All posts by George Walters

George Walters is a Canadian columnist and author with more than forty years of writing experience. For over twenty years he has written a weekly column for Postmedia Network — Canada's largest newspaper chain — never missing a single week, publishing fifty-two stories a year. Combined with his work in Reader's Digest Community Voices, World News, Country Living, The Country Register, and farm and rural lifestyle magazines across Canada, he has published well over two thousand stories drawn from everyday life. He writes about farm work, fishing, old trucks, and the kind of people you only find in small towns — but just as likely he'll hand a voice to a weathered telephone pole, or turn his eye on something happening in the world today and tell you exactly what he thinks about it. No subject is off limits. If there's a story in it, George will find it. He has been called a philosopher of everyday life, a description that came up more than once during his television appearances over the years — and it's not hard to see why. His writing has a way of making the ordinary feel worth sitting with. He is the author of eleven books, including yearly short story collections and the Clay Moretti Files mystery series. Clay is a fifty-year-old private investigator who drives a 1967 Ford Galaxie, smokes cigars, and operates by a code the modern world gave up on a long time ago. The cases are present day. The man handling them is not. All titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon. Together, George and his wife Ruth have also created Elmer Finds His Way, the first in what he hopes will be a long series of children's books. Ruth did all the illustrations, as she has for every one of George's books — and beyond that she designed and painted the covers as well. Her work is woven into every page of everything he has published. A few words from readers: "I pulled up a kitchen chair and read your story three times." "You have a way of making a person homesick for a place they haven't been to." "Thank you for writing things that make old people and kids feel the same way at the same time." All my titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon.ca here.

Weather Forecast For Port Loring

Forecast

Issued: 5.30 AM EDT Saturday 11 April 2009

Today:
Sunny with cloudy periods. High plus 4. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight:
Cloudy periods. Low minus 11.
Sunday:
Sunny. High plus 5.
Monday:
Sunny. Low minus 6. High 10.
Tuesday:
Sunny. Low zero. High 12.
Wednesday:
Sunny. Low plus 1. High 13.
Thursday:
Sunny. Low minus 2. High 12.
Friday:
Sunny. Low minus 1. High 11.

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Lowering Blood Pressure and Staying Healthy

Good old grapes.  For years I grew them and enjoyed them, saying that they are good for your health. Also a touch of good red wine is a benefit for those that can drink it safely.  I kind of think the reason now behind my Dads good heart was by eating his own grapes. Take a look at this article.

The consumption of regular table grapes, red and blue, lower blood pressure and improve heart health better than drugs, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center in Ann Arbor.  Just remember to wash them thoroughly before eating.

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Drink More Water Folks

You know for years I have been saying folks don’t drink enough water.  Should say good water.  Take a look at this article.

It’s not just American adults who are faced with an epidemic of obesity. Children and adolescents are becoming overweight at an alarming rate. In fact, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) statistics show the prevalence of obesity among children between the ages of 6 to 11 has more than doubled in the past 20 years.

But now a study just published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine concludes there’s a simple and effective way to reduce the excess intake of calories causing childhood overweight and obesity, as well as contributing to cavities and other health problems. The solution isn’t a new drug — it is simply drinking more water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages

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The Masters Golf. Five to watch (besides Tiger):

One golf tournament I love to watch each year is the Masters. I would have to say it is the best one of the year.  With all its nice spring colors it sure is a sight to see after sitting up here in the north looking out at white for the past five months.  At any rate, here are five fellows that are playing that I feel you should keep an eye on this year.  Great Time Of Year To Be Alive & Kickin’.

Five to watch (besides Tiger):

Mike Weir – He is far from the longest hitter, but the Canadian is crafty and has a great record at Augusta since winning in 2003, having never finished outside the Top 20 – with the exception of 2004 when he missed the cut.

Paul Casey – Won last week in Houston, and has three strong finishes in four tries at Augusta. The mix of power and finesse that could see him through to the Butler Cabin on Sunday.

Fred Couples – Too old to contend? It was only a couple of years ago that Couples finished third at The Masters and challenged for the lead on Sunday. If his putting is sharp, Couples, who has had a strong start to the year, could be a factor.

Luke Donald – If the wrist is fully healed, Donald’s sharp iron play and putting could make him a factor this week. He has a strong record at The Masters in four appearances.

Ernie Els – It is hard to imagine Els has not won a Masters at this point in his career. Apparently he has been focusing on this tournament, and has been consistent this year, making all seven cuts in the tournaments he’s played.

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Good News For Coffee Drinkers

Well now.  I gotta’ tell you I sure enjoy my afternoon coffee. My wife and I have been having a cup or two every afternoon for a good many years.  Perked coffee though not the instant kind or the kind in them cheap coffee percolator’s. My son bought me a real good percolator for my birthday and we sure are enjoying it.  Has different settings on it for keeping it hot. I sure hate cold coffee.  Also I like it with raw sugar, can’t be beat.  Take a  look at this article.

It’s a pleasant surprise when something questionable turns out to be full of health benefits. First chocolate was found to prevent heart disease. Then red wine was shown to increase overall longevity. Now the spotlight is on coffee. Newly released studies reveal that coffee drinking lowers risk of stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia. It even improves social skills and depressive symptoms. Other recent research has shown that drinking coffee reduces the risk of diabetes. Also a cup of coffee contains up to four times as much antioxidant activity as a cup of green tea contains. Myself I don’t care for that green tea.  Some say it’s good I say well……………….to each their own.  Now in saying all this remember one word. Moderation, Moderation, Moderation.

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