Good Morning! You know, at my age, I’ve learned one thing, and that is that most of life’s problems solve themselves if you give ’em enough time. Or—you forget about them!
Starting things off it’s a bit cloudy here waking up in cottage country, and the weather has cooled down quite a bit, but—not cold enough to get me to lighting my wood furnace. However, we have been turning on our oil furnace for an hour or so in the mornings, as my old bones feel better when warm. For those who don’t quite understand that last bit—being young and all—just give it a few years. You’ll then know exactly what I mean without me needing to explain it.
Highway 522’s gotten busier lately, the reason being all the hunters rolling into our area. It’ll stay like this right up until Christmas. As for me, well, I don’t hunt anymore. Maybe it’s age, or maybe it’s that the cold just bites a little deeper now. Or–perhaps it’s that over the years, I’ve lost my taste for pulling the trigger. The truth is, If I want something, I’d rather pick it up at the store than out in the woods. Funny how time changes a man, things that once brought excitement now seem better left in the past.
On another note, my wife and I took a trip to North Bay yesterday to pick up a few things for Thanksgiving. We did manage to snag a nice Butterball turkey at a decent price at Metro. It sure pays to shop around—Independent was selling them at $2.99 a pound, while Metro had them at $1.99. Quite the difference in price if you ask me!
While we’re on the topic of turkeys, I’ve noticed a lot of folks these days are opting for the pre-stuffed ones. Now, I’m not saying you shouldn’t, but let’s just say those stuffed birds have a knack for building up things that isn’t all that good. In my mind, it’s always better to stuff it yourself just before popping it into the oven. That way, you can add your own spices, herbs, and as my wife always says—a little love into the mix. My wife swears by it, and I can’t argue, as her stuffing has me going back for seconds… thirds… and let’s be honest, I’ve been known to sneak in a fourth, especially with her homemade gravy drizzled all over it.
Damn, just writing about it made me hungry.
Today, well, I’m not quite sure what I’ll be up to. After a trip to town, it seems I need a little extra time to unwind. Maybe it’s because my wallet feels a tad lighter, as man, things sure cost an arm and a leg these days! Whatever the reason, I’ve realized that I need more time to relax after running around than I used to when I was younger. Not that I’m old, mind you! As I always say, you’re only as old as you feel. Think young, act young, and talk young. At any rate, if all else fails, I’ll just prop my feet up and take a little nap—quality relaxation is the key, after all!
With that, I am off for a bowl of cereal and a hot cross bun that my lovely wife is putting together, and then we will see what the day has in store.
You all have a great day and being so cloudy this morning, remember: “If you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine!” GW