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Good Morning! The rooster’s running late this morning, but the coffee’s right on time. And that is all that matters at least in this household.
So walking out to the woodworking shop earlier this morning, I noticed that it isn’t as cold as it has been, and my old shop stove still had a few coals in it from the night before. Which… made lighting it that much easier. Laid in some wood and before I turned around it was burning nicely.
Now, let’s see what Mother Nature’s got in store for us here in the north.
Today (Friday, February 21, 2025):
☀ Morning: Mostly sunny, sitting’ around 12°F (-11°C).
⛅ Afternoon: Partly sunny and not quite as bitter, climbing’ to 23°F (-5°C).
🌙 Evening: Slipping’ back down to a chilly 11°F (-12°C).
Tomorrow (Saturday, February 22, 2025):
☁ Morning: Cloudy skies with some snow rolling’ in, dropping’ an inch or two (2-4 cm).
❄ Afternoon: Staying’ cold, high around 26°F (-3°C).
🌨 Evening: Dropping’ to about 18°F (-8°C), so best keep the fire stoked.
Looks like a good day to hunker down, keep the coffee hot, and maybe get a few things done in the shop.
On another note, I didn’t get any work done in the shop yesterday. Ruth and I had to head to town for some supplies—and to see a specialist about a few things I’ve been dealing with. I won’t get into the details, but I will say this—some of these so-called medical professionals seem to have forgotten that their job is to help folks, not just rush ‘em through like an assembly line. No real conversation, no real care—just in and out. Disappointing, to say the least.
But I’ll tell you one thing—I’m not the type to just sit back and do nothing. Not me. So now, Ruth and I are going to seek out a good naturalist, someone who actually listens and understands that there’s more to health than just prescriptions and procedures. On top of that, I’ll be pulling together everything I’ve learned from my old friend Grey Wolf, along with all the knowledge Ruth and I have gathered over the years. Between all that, we’ll figure out the best path forward.
After that appointment was done, we picked up what we needed, had a nice lunch at a friendly little spot, grabbed a coffee, and made it home late in the day, worn out. So, we put our feet up, talked things over, and figured out what comes next. Life keeps moving, and so do we.
So, what’s on the agenda today, GW? Well after a good chat and a meal made by my lovely wife, I’ll be heading back to the woodworking shop to work on the flutes I’ve been shaping. They’re coming along, slowly but surely, though… there’s still a good bit of work to do.
When I work with wood, it’s not just about the carving. It’s about feeling the strength of the tree in my hands, understanding the flow of the grain. You know, the wood has its own rhythm, its own life. Truth told as I shape it, I let it guide me. The flute will play when it’s ready, when the wood and I have worked together in silence. It’s not just my hands at work…it’s the spirit of the wood showing me the way.
You all have a good day.
Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW