Gayla Trail is one of a growing breed: the city dwelling food gardener. A Parkdalian, and creator of the wildly popular urban-gardening website YouGrowGirl.com , she has learned to take any adversity the mean streets throw at her and roll with it.
She has three gardens: one near a bar where she won't grow food; but the others-one on the roof of her building, the other a community plot tucked behind a downtown beer store-have been producing plentiful harvests for a decade.
Ms. Trail, who was an aspiring scientist before leaving her hometown of St. Catharines to do a fine arts degree at York University, put in a few years as a graphic designer before launching her website in 2000. Now, she is a guru for urban gardeners not only in Toronto but also in the United States. She is big in Brooklyn and the U. K. In 2005, her first book You Grow Girl was published; next year Clarkson Potter is publishing her second book, on the topic of urban food gardening, and not a moment too soon.
Trail is an inspiration of what can be done with a simple idea.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Sleeping ticket taker
What a storm a sleeping ticket taker has generated! His image was posted on face book and other sites. The important part is that he generated a great deal of discussion. Unfortunately, he has not become a symbol of what is wrong with Toronto's transit system because some groups are supporting his situation. An article in a local paper discussed the Japanese system which sounds idyllic. They have people to greet passengers and help them on their way. Granted we would not want that in every station but there are stations that could afford to have someone help. There are also people to help passengers access wheelchair platforms and generally make the trip safe and comfortable.
Apparently, W. Edwards Deming went to Japan after the war and taught the Japanese how to improve their systems. Perhaps, we need a Deming to help with our transit system. This will also require that the government be prepared to offer some money to help. Apparently, Toronto is one of the few transit systems that does not have different levels of government help with financial support.
Hopefully some good will come out of the discussions.
Apparently, W. Edwards Deming went to Japan after the war and taught the Japanese how to improve their systems. Perhaps, we need a Deming to help with our transit system. This will also require that the government be prepared to offer some money to help. Apparently, Toronto is one of the few transit systems that does not have different levels of government help with financial support.
Hopefully some good will come out of the discussions.
Do Re Mi!
Love this. Wish more people would stop to do this. I know this one is staged but boy did it bring smiles to people's faces. Hopefully, you can find this on YouTube. Having computer difficulty this morning and not able to upload the page.
It did bring a smile to my face and hopefully it will do the same for you.
I am off to bring smiles to others. My group is playing at a seniors' residence that is one of the saddest that we know. From the sublime which is where we played last week and now to other end of the spectrum. We do not all have the same resources. Time to smile and bring some joy to others lives.
Have a wonderful day.
It did bring a smile to my face and hopefully it will do the same for you.
I am off to bring smiles to others. My group is playing at a seniors' residence that is one of the saddest that we know. From the sublime which is where we played last week and now to other end of the spectrum. We do not all have the same resources. Time to smile and bring some joy to others lives.
Have a wonderful day.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Teacher's attitude makes a difference
It has finally been researched. A teacher's attitude does make a difference. On Monday, a new study from the University of Chicago found that math anxiety among female Grade 1 and 2 teachers may hinder girls more than boys.
In Ontario, more 90 per cent teachers in those grades are women.
The researchers studied a relatively small group: 17 female teachers and 117 students-65 girls and 52 boys-for a year. They noted when school started, the children's ability at math was not related to their teachers' attitudes, says lead researcher Sian Beilock, associate professor psychology.
However by year-end ,the more anxious teachers were about math, the more likely girls were to believe that "boys are good at math and girls are good at reading," Bielock adds. Boys showed no signs of being influences.
Girls who believed that performed worse at math than girls who didn't, and worse than the boys.
Beilock says teacher angst was manifested in subtle ways such as spending less time on math or being less enthusiastic about it.
While some Ontario educators agree with the importance of attitude, they had doubts about the findings related to gender.
A teacher's attitude affects what part of the curriculum they focus on, the resource they choose and the way they instruct. And it's critical in the primary years when kids are laying the foundation.
Earlier this month, a major study by the American Psychological Association that looked at almost half a million students in 69 countries debunked the myth that there is a gender gap in math ability. But it also found that in countries where men and women are perceived as equal including Canada, girls perform better in math.
Interesting that math is the focus of a study. I wonder about other subjects and teacher influence. Perhaps, it would be a good idea to have specialists already in younger grades to avoid this problem.
In Ontario, more 90 per cent teachers in those grades are women.
The researchers studied a relatively small group: 17 female teachers and 117 students-65 girls and 52 boys-for a year. They noted when school started, the children's ability at math was not related to their teachers' attitudes, says lead researcher Sian Beilock, associate professor psychology.
However by year-end ,the more anxious teachers were about math, the more likely girls were to believe that "boys are good at math and girls are good at reading," Bielock adds. Boys showed no signs of being influences.
Girls who believed that performed worse at math than girls who didn't, and worse than the boys.
Beilock says teacher angst was manifested in subtle ways such as spending less time on math or being less enthusiastic about it.
While some Ontario educators agree with the importance of attitude, they had doubts about the findings related to gender.
A teacher's attitude affects what part of the curriculum they focus on, the resource they choose and the way they instruct. And it's critical in the primary years when kids are laying the foundation.
Earlier this month, a major study by the American Psychological Association that looked at almost half a million students in 69 countries debunked the myth that there is a gender gap in math ability. But it also found that in countries where men and women are perceived as equal including Canada, girls perform better in math.
Interesting that math is the focus of a study. I wonder about other subjects and teacher influence. Perhaps, it would be a good idea to have specialists already in younger grades to avoid this problem.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Pope will blog!
Pope Benedict is telling priests that they must learn to use new forms of communication to spread the word of the gospel!
Pope Benedict who is not a fan of modern technology acknowledged that priests need to make the most of the "rich menu of options" offered by new technology.
"Priests are thus challenged to proclaim the gospel by employing the latest generation of audiovisual resources-images, videos, animated features, blogs, websites-which alongside traditional means, can open up broad new vistas for dialogue, evangelization and catechises," he said.
We this certainly makes for a new church. Does this mean that the actual buildings are no longer as meaningful. Apparently, this is an attempt to reach non-believers. Interesting.
Pope Benedict who is not a fan of modern technology acknowledged that priests need to make the most of the "rich menu of options" offered by new technology.
"Priests are thus challenged to proclaim the gospel by employing the latest generation of audiovisual resources-images, videos, animated features, blogs, websites-which alongside traditional means, can open up broad new vistas for dialogue, evangelization and catechises," he said.
We this certainly makes for a new church. Does this mean that the actual buildings are no longer as meaningful. Apparently, this is an attempt to reach non-believers. Interesting.
It may matter what hand you are dealt!
It seems that what you hand favour may make a bigger difference than first thought. Children who are mixed-handed are twice a likely to have language difficulties, scholastic problems and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) according to new research.
The survey of almost 8,000 children over eight years is the latest evidence that non-right-handedness is bad for you, an aberration likely caused in equal measure by prenatal stress and genes that fail to express themselves.
Previous science has linked left-handedness to all kinds of pathologies from minor ailments such as allergies, migraines and eczema to autoimmune diseases such as Lupus or Graves, and cognitive deficits such as ADHD. There are also man-make risks, especially among operators of heavy machinery designed for right-handers, although many of these have been easily remedied in recent years with dual control panels.
The effect is so strong that there are separate drug dosage guidelines for lefties and righties with immune system problems, including AIDS, from which lefties seem to deteriorate quicker.
Who would have believed that the use of the left hand for some tasks could result in medical issues not just the inconvenience of living in basically a right handed world.
Being left-handed is not bad for everyone.
Here are some lefties:
U.S. President Barack Obama
Former U. S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush
Marylin Monroe
H. G. Wells
Robert de Niro
Goldie Hawn
Angelina Jolie
Bruce Willis
Julia Roberts
Sarah Jessica Parker
Oprah Winfrey
A list I would not mind be part of.
The survey of almost 8,000 children over eight years is the latest evidence that non-right-handedness is bad for you, an aberration likely caused in equal measure by prenatal stress and genes that fail to express themselves.
Previous science has linked left-handedness to all kinds of pathologies from minor ailments such as allergies, migraines and eczema to autoimmune diseases such as Lupus or Graves, and cognitive deficits such as ADHD. There are also man-make risks, especially among operators of heavy machinery designed for right-handers, although many of these have been easily remedied in recent years with dual control panels.
The effect is so strong that there are separate drug dosage guidelines for lefties and righties with immune system problems, including AIDS, from which lefties seem to deteriorate quicker.
Who would have believed that the use of the left hand for some tasks could result in medical issues not just the inconvenience of living in basically a right handed world.
Being left-handed is not bad for everyone.
Here are some lefties:
U.S. President Barack Obama
Former U. S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush
Marylin Monroe
H. G. Wells
Robert de Niro
Goldie Hawn
Angelina Jolie
Bruce Willis
Julia Roberts
Sarah Jessica Parker
Oprah Winfrey
A list I would not mind be part of.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Complaint Choirs
Want a really good whine? Head west. From Vancouver's hatred of the Canada Line, selfish drivers and abysmal health care (and rain) to Bariola Island's three wait for a hip replacement, excessive water use by visitors and clear-cut logging (and rain), B.C. is at the vanguard of kvetching- choral harmony.
Complaint choirs, which set life's little irritants to music-Real food is expensive, junk food is cheap/The jokes are not funny, don't e-mail them to me-were created by two Finnish artists and first adopted in 2005 by a choir in England that notoriously whinging nation.
Misery must really love company. From Birmingham, the idea gained global traction fast, popping up in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the U. S. and Australia. But with four choirs, B.C. reportedly has the highest concentration.
It's less short-tempered than long on laughs, suggests Andrew Carroll, who wrote the grouchy jingle sung by a 15-strong choir at the local United Church. "We've never taken ourselves too seriously on the West Coast." he says. Complaints is a misnomer. This a way of pointing out things in your community that you're not happy with but it's done in tongue in check way.
Complaint choir express the universality of human disgruntlement. "We realized that we're not so different from people in Copenhagen or Tokyo or Mumbai."
There's a great deal of evidence to support the positive effect of music and how it affects your brainwaves. What's more, airing grievances musically could be therapeutic, according to Vancouver-based community psychiatrist Ursual Gutteridge. "ever since Freud's daughter, Anna, described 'ventilation' or venting as a defence mechanism-as a way humans cope with life-society has realized the importance of complaining and having those complaints validated.
It is suggested that there would be more fun in forming a gratitude choir. Something to think about.
Singing any one?
Complaint choirs, which set life's little irritants to music-Real food is expensive, junk food is cheap/The jokes are not funny, don't e-mail them to me-were created by two Finnish artists and first adopted in 2005 by a choir in England that notoriously whinging nation.
Misery must really love company. From Birmingham, the idea gained global traction fast, popping up in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the U. S. and Australia. But with four choirs, B.C. reportedly has the highest concentration.
It's less short-tempered than long on laughs, suggests Andrew Carroll, who wrote the grouchy jingle sung by a 15-strong choir at the local United Church. "We've never taken ourselves too seriously on the West Coast." he says. Complaints is a misnomer. This a way of pointing out things in your community that you're not happy with but it's done in tongue in check way.
Complaint choir express the universality of human disgruntlement. "We realized that we're not so different from people in Copenhagen or Tokyo or Mumbai."
There's a great deal of evidence to support the positive effect of music and how it affects your brainwaves. What's more, airing grievances musically could be therapeutic, according to Vancouver-based community psychiatrist Ursual Gutteridge. "ever since Freud's daughter, Anna, described 'ventilation' or venting as a defence mechanism-as a way humans cope with life-society has realized the importance of complaining and having those complaints validated.
It is suggested that there would be more fun in forming a gratitude choir. Something to think about.
Singing any one?
Jump-math programme
Finally, a math programme that agrees with some of my perceptions. The programme is JUMP, founded by John Mighton, a writer and mathematician who devotes most of his time to JUMP, a charity that helps youngsters learn to think mathematically.
One of the tenets of his system is that students need to practise math and constantly take on challenges a little above what they are used to doing.
A growing body of cognitive research suggests that practice and motivation may be more important than innate talent in developing expertise in chess, music, sports or other pursuits.
JUMP has evolved, over the years, from a tutoring program to a charity that trains teachers and produces free teaching guides. It also sells workbooks that cover the curriculum from grade 1 to 8-the profits go back into the charity.
Dr. Solomon says research does not support the idea that the "discovery" approach to teaching math is the most effective. "It is a mystery why we ever went down that route."
Now comes the fight. There are people who built their careers on this discovery approach and toed the line supporting this approach.
Hopefully, reason will prevail and research will be done.
One of the tenets of his system is that students need to practise math and constantly take on challenges a little above what they are used to doing.
A growing body of cognitive research suggests that practice and motivation may be more important than innate talent in developing expertise in chess, music, sports or other pursuits.
JUMP has evolved, over the years, from a tutoring program to a charity that trains teachers and produces free teaching guides. It also sells workbooks that cover the curriculum from grade 1 to 8-the profits go back into the charity.
Dr. Solomon says research does not support the idea that the "discovery" approach to teaching math is the most effective. "It is a mystery why we ever went down that route."
Now comes the fight. There are people who built their careers on this discovery approach and toed the line supporting this approach.
Hopefully, reason will prevail and research will be done.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thought for the day
In human life there is constant change of fortune; and it is unreasonable to expect an exemption from the common fate. Life itself decays, and all things are daily changing.
Plutarch
(46-120,Greek essayist, biographer)
Wonderful that thinkers from 2 thousand years ago understood this already.
Plutarch
(46-120,Greek essayist, biographer)
Wonderful that thinkers from 2 thousand years ago understood this already.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Continuing to switch!
Well, the switch continues. As e-mails arrive, I ask to have the e-mail address changed. Amazing how many e-mail lists I am on. Who knew? In addition to the double reed list which I changed already but seems quiet today, I am on a tennis list, a number of travel lists and that is only the beginning. I think that this project is going to last for a couple weeks as the e-mails keep arriving. There is a pattern to these e-mails but unfortunately, I do not know what it is ahead of time. Oh well, certainly an interesting project.
Got a couple changed today. The list grows.
Got a couple changed today. The list grows.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Changing e-mails!
My modern technology can be challenging. When we first started using e-mails, we shared an e-mail address. I do not think that there was the possibility of using more than one address per account. Now, you can have numerous accounts. Sometime ago, I set up my own account. At the time, I did not migrate all my accounts over. Seemed unnecessary which it was until we got Blackberries. Michael is not interested in all the double reed information that I get on a daily basis. Will be working on getting accounts switched, my what a challenge!
Wish me luck with this.
Wish me luck with this.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sea Lions leave Pier 39
Today, I was exploring vacation spots for the future. One of our favourite places to visit is San Francisco, a real walking town. I have to admit that one of the things that I enjoyed doing was visiting the Sea Lions at Pier 39. In 1990, they hauled themselves up on floating docks by Pier 39, a tourist destination in San Francisco. In December of 2009, they started to leave and in the course of a few days a 1000 sea lions abandoned the docks. What does this mean?
I read blogs and one suggestion is that the sea lions know that something is going to happen. Oh, I hope not. San Francisco is one of those lovely places that I want to be able to visit and enjoy. Hopefully, the sea lions will return and all will be well.
In the meantime, there is plenty to do and see in San Francisco. Checked out the trips to wine country: debating the train versus a comfortable van. Want to see Beach Blanket Babylon. A real treat.
Much planning to be done.
I read blogs and one suggestion is that the sea lions know that something is going to happen. Oh, I hope not. San Francisco is one of those lovely places that I want to be able to visit and enjoy. Hopefully, the sea lions will return and all will be well.
In the meantime, there is plenty to do and see in San Francisco. Checked out the trips to wine country: debating the train versus a comfortable van. Want to see Beach Blanket Babylon. A real treat.
Much planning to be done.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Miep Gies who hid Anne Frank dies
Miep Gies, the secretary who defied Nazi occupiers to hide Anne Frank and her family for two years and saved the teenager's diary, has died. She was 100.
She is the last of a handful of non-jews who supplied food, books and good cheer to the secret annex behind Otto Frank's spice warehouse where Anne, her parents, sister and four other Jews hid for 25 months during World War 11.
After German police raided the apartment, Gies gathered up Anne's papers and locked them away for her return after the war. Anne's diary, a 13th birthday gift, recounts her life in hiding from June 13, 1942 to August 1, 1944.
Anne died of typhus at 15 in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in March of 1945. So Gies gave the diary to Anne's dad, the only family survivor who published it in 1947.
Gies tirelessly promoted tolerance, including in her own memoir, Anne Frank Remembered. She brushed aside accolades for hiding the Franks and other Jews as more than she deserved. "So many others have done the same or even far more dangerous work", she wrote in an e-mail days before her 100th birthday last February.
What a wonderful woman!
She is the last of a handful of non-jews who supplied food, books and good cheer to the secret annex behind Otto Frank's spice warehouse where Anne, her parents, sister and four other Jews hid for 25 months during World War 11.
After German police raided the apartment, Gies gathered up Anne's papers and locked them away for her return after the war. Anne's diary, a 13th birthday gift, recounts her life in hiding from June 13, 1942 to August 1, 1944.
Anne died of typhus at 15 in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in March of 1945. So Gies gave the diary to Anne's dad, the only family survivor who published it in 1947.
Gies tirelessly promoted tolerance, including in her own memoir, Anne Frank Remembered. She brushed aside accolades for hiding the Franks and other Jews as more than she deserved. "So many others have done the same or even far more dangerous work", she wrote in an e-mail days before her 100th birthday last February.
What a wonderful woman!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Flowers against Vandalism
Just read an article that merchants and others are going to use flowers to fight vandalism in the downtown of Whitby.
"Vandalism has to stop," says Councillor Joe Drumm. "Hanging baskets will make downtown look better and that's certainly a first step."
36 floral displays will grace lampposts on a four-block stretch of Brock St. This is one of many things that will beautify the downtown core.
Apparently, efforts to get lobelia for the downtown had been turned down for years. Now things are changing.
In Brooklin, local gardeners have raised and cared for flowers in public places for decades.
"People have said that they feel more secure when there's baskets and planters maintained by the town. It makes them want to stop and shop," says Mary Ellen Simerson, chair of Brooklin Horticultural Society's show committee.
Not all councillors are in favour. Greg Weatherdon, a long-time resident and merchant wants to know "What is the vision?" Are hanging baskets the only answer?
"Vandalism has to stop," says Councillor Joe Drumm. "Hanging baskets will make downtown look better and that's certainly a first step."
36 floral displays will grace lampposts on a four-block stretch of Brock St. This is one of many things that will beautify the downtown core.
Apparently, efforts to get lobelia for the downtown had been turned down for years. Now things are changing.
In Brooklin, local gardeners have raised and cared for flowers in public places for decades.
"People have said that they feel more secure when there's baskets and planters maintained by the town. It makes them want to stop and shop," says Mary Ellen Simerson, chair of Brooklin Horticultural Society's show committee.
Not all councillors are in favour. Greg Weatherdon, a long-time resident and merchant wants to know "What is the vision?" Are hanging baskets the only answer?
Friday, January 8, 2010
Help for Manatees
This morning as I was drinking my coffee and reading the paper I came across a photo that was not clear but upon closer examination, I will able to pick out some large bodies in the water. Many in fact. These were manatees who were huddled near a power plant in Florida. The manatees do this during the winter; power plants are one of the places that they winter because of the outflow of warm water. Apparently, the plants are making sure that there is enough warm water to help the manatees survive this cold snap. I know that people are concerned about the citrus crops but it is heart warming to see that there is concern about these wonderful sea mammals and their survival.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Life is a challenge
Today, I am going to face another of my challenges. I am going to visit my brother's condominium with my other brother and we are going to try to figure out why my brother's hydro bills are high enough for at least 10 households; not just one person in a one bedroom unit. The bad part is that hydro is no help with this. Each time you call, (I have called 3 times and my brother has called several times as well) you get a different suggestion as to what the problem is. The one common denominator is that no one on their side will investigate and we may have to get an electrician to help again at our cost which is not making sense.
Here's hoping that we are able to come up with some answers.
Here's hoping that we are able to come up with some answers.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Snow
I think that this winter I am tired of the snow. Every morning for several days running, I have to clear off the snow from both cars before I can think about heading out of the driveway. I seem to be able to get home first and leave first which means that I need to move both cars each morning. Mike's car is parked on the street. Lucky, his car is cleared and warmed up. Wonder if there is an invention that would clear the snow without any effort. One bonus is that the cars get warmed up while I clear snow off the windows and windshields. Must remember to try to get snow off the top of the car. This is not as easy as it sounds when you are my height. I generally end up with a load of snow on the back window when I start down the road. Wonder what other drivers think as the look at the car. I would gladly have them clear the snow off if it would help.
The other part of snow that I have had enough of, is the snow on the sidewalks etc. It took an hour to clear snow yesterday and it was only a slight dusting. Easy to move but it still took time. Let's hope that there is no more snow for a few days at least.
Wish me luck with the snow. I think that tomorrow morning should be pleasant and I do not have to do any clearing.
The other part of snow that I have had enough of, is the snow on the sidewalks etc. It took an hour to clear snow yesterday and it was only a slight dusting. Easy to move but it still took time. Let's hope that there is no more snow for a few days at least.
Wish me luck with the snow. I think that tomorrow morning should be pleasant and I do not have to do any clearing.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Old Age
Today, I visited a friend who is over 90 and unfortunately declining rapidly. The past week, she fell twice and not from heights, once when she was sitting down. She is on her own. I managed to finalize her husband's estate today, gave her the final cheque.
She mentioned that she redid her will and Power of Attorney. When I suggested that whoever is her Power of Attorney should have the documents she cried out that she did not want to be confused. This is the same reaction that I received when I tried to have the same discussion two summers ago. (She redid her will and Power of Attorney.) The frustrating part is that the person who is Power of Attorney should have the document(s) and I am hoping that this time she got both Powers of Attorney done not just Power of Attorney for property. I am not asking to have Power of Attorney but want her to do the appropriate thing.
The decline is difficult but more so when the person does not understand what needs to be done and will not listen to advice. I hope that I am able to put my affairs in order and have all the papers stored with the appropriate people.
I hope that others have experiences that are not as trying. I am going to visit my friend again on Friday to do some banking and other errands.
She mentioned that she redid her will and Power of Attorney. When I suggested that whoever is her Power of Attorney should have the documents she cried out that she did not want to be confused. This is the same reaction that I received when I tried to have the same discussion two summers ago. (She redid her will and Power of Attorney.) The frustrating part is that the person who is Power of Attorney should have the document(s) and I am hoping that this time she got both Powers of Attorney done not just Power of Attorney for property. I am not asking to have Power of Attorney but want her to do the appropriate thing.
The decline is difficult but more so when the person does not understand what needs to be done and will not listen to advice. I hope that I am able to put my affairs in order and have all the papers stored with the appropriate people.
I hope that others have experiences that are not as trying. I am going to visit my friend again on Friday to do some banking and other errands.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Winter is here!
Winter has arrived. We have had hints of it. A little snow, a little bit cold but now it is official. It is snowing and bitterly cold. The good part is that there is not enough to shovel at least not yet.
There have been alerts to get street people into shelters. I can not imagine living on the street in this weather. It takes a different character than mine.
This morning, I am heading off to play tennis. Time to deal with some of the excesses of the season. Oh, why do we do this each year. We know better.
Enjoy the last day of holidays. Many people had the week off since the holidays were close together and Boxing Day would have been celebrated on the Monday by many people.
Time to get back to a different reality.
There have been alerts to get street people into shelters. I can not imagine living on the street in this weather. It takes a different character than mine.
This morning, I am heading off to play tennis. Time to deal with some of the excesses of the season. Oh, why do we do this each year. We know better.
Enjoy the last day of holidays. Many people had the week off since the holidays were close together and Boxing Day would have been celebrated on the Monday by many people.
Time to get back to a different reality.
Friday, January 1, 2010
January 1st. 2010
My goodness, 2010!
Hard to believe how much things have changed in a year and the past ten years even more difficult. We are reminded that we need to cherish each day and all the people who are part of those days. I just read a friend's blog and was reminded how quickly things change.
Over the next 6 months, I will have time to reflect on the possible changes that will happen since I am working on a contract. The person who I am replacing might come back. She has decisions to make and one may be that she will work closer to home. I may finally retire and be off full-time. So far, I have failed retirement. Interesting but then again, I was not really ready to retire but wanted to move away from administration that was not supportive.
Today, it is time to prepare for a visit. Need to bake a cake- the recipe will be in tomorrow's blog. One of my goals this year is to finish my second cook book. The first one was well received but it is time to do better. Wish me luck with that.
More important, it is time to clean. I am finally going to clear up junk and one of my missions is to clear up my mess. Life got in the way but it it time to do something about all the things that are getting in the way.
There, I have made two commitments.
Hard to believe how much things have changed in a year and the past ten years even more difficult. We are reminded that we need to cherish each day and all the people who are part of those days. I just read a friend's blog and was reminded how quickly things change.
Over the next 6 months, I will have time to reflect on the possible changes that will happen since I am working on a contract. The person who I am replacing might come back. She has decisions to make and one may be that she will work closer to home. I may finally retire and be off full-time. So far, I have failed retirement. Interesting but then again, I was not really ready to retire but wanted to move away from administration that was not supportive.
Today, it is time to prepare for a visit. Need to bake a cake- the recipe will be in tomorrow's blog. One of my goals this year is to finish my second cook book. The first one was well received but it is time to do better. Wish me luck with that.
More important, it is time to clean. I am finally going to clear up junk and one of my missions is to clear up my mess. Life got in the way but it it time to do something about all the things that are getting in the way.
There, I have made two commitments.
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