It's been interesting this past week adapting to operating in the fog - driving very, very slowly on some streets where you could only see 3 or 4 feet of pavement in front of the car and all the familiar landmarks were lost in the mist.
On the two days we took the ferry to Powell River, there was a crew member standing in the bow watching for small craft and big logs, with the ship's whistle sounding repeatedly to warn everyone. What became very apparent is that knowing the route was essential to getting to our destination safely, whether by car or ferry. This was not a time for risking getting off track.
I wondered if there were a parallel to our current economic situation. We are in an economic downturn. We don't know where it will end and many of our usual measures and milestones seem obscured. It means that more than ever we need to stay on course and keep moving in the right direction, sometimes just a few feet at a time, until we can see clearly again.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
100+ Things to be Thankful For in 2008
At the end of each year, my husband, Bob, and I sit down and make a list of at least 100 things we are thankful for in the past year.
The first time we did it together was about five years ago on New Year's Eve while we were out for dinner at Haus Europa in Gibsons.
We agreed that the items could be any size from tiny to monumental - there were no "right" answers. We started off slowly as we got used to the idea but by the time we finished dessert, we were able to come up with just over 100. We have done it every year since, either on New Year's Eve or, like this year, on New Year's Day over breakfast. Now we can always come up with more than 100 and really enjoy the time to reflect.
What we find is truly wonderful is the chance to relive so many special times - visits from friends and family, tasks that finally got completed, trips to other places, and more.
At a time when it seems there is so much to worry about in our communities and in the world, I believe it is very important to focus on what went well and take the time to remember the good things as we move into the next year.
Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2009!
The first time we did it together was about five years ago on New Year's Eve while we were out for dinner at Haus Europa in Gibsons.
We agreed that the items could be any size from tiny to monumental - there were no "right" answers. We started off slowly as we got used to the idea but by the time we finished dessert, we were able to come up with just over 100. We have done it every year since, either on New Year's Eve or, like this year, on New Year's Day over breakfast. Now we can always come up with more than 100 and really enjoy the time to reflect.
What we find is truly wonderful is the chance to relive so many special times - visits from friends and family, tasks that finally got completed, trips to other places, and more.
At a time when it seems there is so much to worry about in our communities and in the world, I believe it is very important to focus on what went well and take the time to remember the good things as we move into the next year.
Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2009!
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