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Good Morning! Living slow ain’t lazy not by a long shot…it’s just knowing what’s worth hurrying for.

She’s a wet, rainy morning here in the north, but the good news is, it’s not too cold outside. In saying that, the mild temperatures have melted most of our snow and ice. Oh, there’s still a bit hanging on the north side of things, but with this warmth, it won’t be around much longer.

Highway 522 is quiet this morning, with most folks around here sleeping in thanks to the dreary, cloudy weather. Can’t say I blame ’em none, but I remember years ago, a day lying in bed wouldn’t get the cows milked, or the chickens fed. And as my old Dad used to say; “A day shouldn’t be wasted.” And if there is one thing my wife and I never do…is waste a day, as our days are full, always have been, and by the looks of things these days, always will be.

On another note, I had plans yesterday to spend some time puttering around in my old woodworking shop. But like most days, things didn’t go quite as planned, as out of the blue, my wife and I decided to head on into town to pick up a few supplies, we were running low on. And wouldn’t you know it, after stocking up, we found ourselves at a fast-food joint, ordering up a burger and fries. Now, that’s not something we do very often do, but the urge got to me, wanting to see what the other half has been eating these days. I have to say that the fast food place was sure busy with folks waiting in line for their food. Taste-wise, I’ll admit, it wasn’t all that bad. But later that night? Well, let’s just say my stomach sure let me know it wasn’t happy with my lunch choices, which goes to show, some foods taste good going down, but your body’s got the final say.

At any rate, we picked up what we needed, along with a few things we hadn’t exactly planned on. Always amazes me how that happens! I swear the stores must know what catches our eye and stick ’em right where we’ll see ’em. And on impulse, we grab it, only to wonder later why the hell we bought it in the first place. But, like most things, it is what it is. Once we were done shopping, we grabbed a coffee for the trip home, taking in the sights along the way. You know, living where we do, the scenery is always changing, especially this time of year. Kind of nice, really, watching the white landscape slowly turning’ to green. So yea, all and all, other than spending money... it was one great day.

So, what’s on your agenda today, GW? Well, earlier this morning, I went out and got the wood stove going in the woodworking shop, which is burning nicely warming things up, which will make it a lot nicer to work in, once I have my breakfast. And by the looks of things my lovely wife’s got it all ready, sitting on the kitchen table, just waiting for me. After I’ve had that, we’ll have our regular cup of hot cocoa, and of course, our morning chat. Then… I’ll head outdoors to see what the day brings.

Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW