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Good Morning! I’ve got access to the sum of human knowledge, but I still say—that, nothing beats watching the world wake up from a front porch.
It’s another cloudy morning here in Port Loring, Ontario. The kind of morning where the sky’s got that heavy, Gray look, like it’s thinking about snow but hasn’t quite made up its mind.
Today: It’ll stay on the cool side, with temperatures around -14°C (6°F). Not much sunshine to speak of, but the air’s fresh, and if you bundle up, it’s a fine day for getting a few things done outside.
Tonight: Dropping down to -20°C (-4°F), so best to keep the fire stoked and the extra quilt handy. A clear sky might let the stars shine through, but it’ll be a cold one.
Tomorrow: A little milder, climbing up to -7°C (19°F), though with some snow moving in. Could see 3-6 cm,(1-2 inches), just enough to freshen things up and remind us winter’s still got some staying power.
Best keep the woodpile close and the coffee hot—there’s still a ways to go before spring.
Road Report: Highway 522 is partially snow-covered with some icy sections—nothing unusual for this time of year. If you’re planning a trip to town for supplies, best to get at it early. The later you wait, the more likely you are to end up stuck behind someone who believes 40 km/h is the only safe speed, no matter the weather. Or worse—get caught behind a fella who stops in the middle of the road for a chat, window down, arm resting on the door, like he’s got all the time in the world.
All in all, a typical northern winter day. Best to keep the woodpile close, the soup simmering, and the coffee strong. Spring’s out there somewhere—but don’t go looking for it just yet.
On another note: Yesterday was spent tinkering away in the old woodworking shop. Had every intention of getting back to making my flutes, but just like the day before, things didn’t quite pan out. By the time I rounded up my notes and gathered all the bits and pieces I needed, the day had slipped away faster than a well-oiled plane on a fresh piece of pine. So, here’s hoping today’s the day I finally get things rolling in that department. Guess we’ll see how the chips fall.
With that, I’m off once again to enjoy the breakfast my lovely wife has put together—always made, just the way I like it. After that, we’ll settle in with a good, hot cup of cocoa and our usual morning chat, talking about this and that while watching the world wake up around us.
The nice thing is, we start our day when we want to—not when someone else says we should. And why? Because we’ve earned it. After a lifetime of hard work, long days, and doing what needed to be done, we figure we’ve got the right to set our own pace. No alarms, no rushing—just taking the time to enjoy the little things. Ain’t that the way it oughta be?
You all have a great day—make it a good one.
Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW