The sun was shining today and the air was so fresh, I could not resist the temptation to sit outside and look at the peaceful view, see the trees move slightly in the gentle breeze, and listen to the chatter of the birds…
The instructions were to use strips of masking tape to secure the windows. Prepare the “safe room” with emergency provisions, snacks, games, a portable radio, a pail of water, and rags to place under the door in order to prevent the poison gas from entering the room…
Tonight, I had one of the most enjoyable evenings in the last couple of weeks. I registered for a free series of classes about music. This is not music appreciation per se, but understanding music development, notation, harmonies, overtones, and beats. The presenter is a delightful musician, arranger and teacher…
Any time a significant national or international event occurs, for example elections, disaster, or riots, some people are glued to the news. As they wake up, it is immediately the radio news, picking up the newspaper outside the door, turning on the computer or television, and neglecting to shower, dress, or do any of the usual morning activities. This behaviour fulfills the need to be informed and prepared for any eventuality. I happen to be familiar with such a person, and there is nothing, or almost nothing I can do in order to distract him from this behaviour…
Children, it is said, are wise and uninhibited, and tell us clearly the things that are most important to hear. The saying “Out of the mouths of babes” refers to this type of wisdom. Sometimes this wisdom inspires a sensitive adult to come up with creative solutions to a painful situation. This was precisely the case with Maura Cristina Silva, an elementary school teacher with 57 students, as reported in the New York Times. In response to a note from her third-grade pupil, stating “I am yearning for your hug,” she devised a disposable “hugging kit.” …
When I drove out this morning, I was surprised to see parked on the street beside our driveway a fancy, expensive, Land Rover.
It brought many memories and stories to mind, since for a while when our children were fairly small, our only car was an eight-seater Land Rover. It was certainly not a fancy car. It was a workhorse which used to belong to a prospector. It was my husband’s pride and joy…