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Yes, that’s just the way I feel like this morning. It was 10 degrees outside a little while ago, the wind cuts to the bone in seconds, and I have things to do. Up here next to the Blue Ridge Parkway, we are beginning to have real winter weather.<\/p>\n
I thought I would "season" the picture to convey the way my body feels at the prospect of going outside and splitting wood this morning.<\/p>\n
Waxing philosophical, I think of days spent loafing instead of storing up against hard times. More thoughts of how a single year is a pattern for life. Those who prepare early can relax during hard times and old age, etc., etc.<\/p>\n
Then, I brighten up and realize that I have work to do and time’s a wasting. I will fire up the tractor, split wood, haul it, stack it, and then deliver some finished work to clients who have been out of town.<\/p>\n
But, first, another cup of coffee. Old habits die hard.
Must always take time to smell the roses…or the coffee!<\/p>\n
Let’s all go have a good day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Yes, that’s just the way I feel like this morning. It was 10 degrees outside a little while ago, the wind cuts to the bone in seconds, and I have things to do. Up here next to the Blue Ridge … Continue reading