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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Brutal NH Weather
And speaking of... I was driving to pick up a dog for our hiking today and I had to stop a few times for school bus traffic, children crossing roads and parents lined up to drop their children at school.
My mind wandered to appreciation for the crossing guards and how little they are paid and acknowledged for their jobs in all types of weather, no matter what. They keep so many people safe and they have to stand in terribly cold weather here in NH to do their job. And, yesterday was a horrifying, brutal day. I struggled against the wind and cold to exercise the dogs. Frostbite threatened my hands and face. I thought of them and their diligence and commitment. I wondered how they had survived those hours in the frigid wind, sub zero temperatures. How many layers of clothes did they wear? How did they protect their exposed skin?
Maybe they should get "hardship or combat" pay for the worst weather. I know other professionals bundle up to deal with harsh conditions. But they are paid so much more than the crossing guards. It is a shame.
Kudos to all crossing guards. You are under appreciated. We need a day during the year to honor your service. Enough "boss" days and "teacher" days and whatever else days. Occasions are invented to fill the calendar. You all deserve a day too.
My mind wandered to appreciation for the crossing guards and how little they are paid and acknowledged for their jobs in all types of weather, no matter what. They keep so many people safe and they have to stand in terribly cold weather here in NH to do their job. And, yesterday was a horrifying, brutal day. I struggled against the wind and cold to exercise the dogs. Frostbite threatened my hands and face. I thought of them and their diligence and commitment. I wondered how they had survived those hours in the frigid wind, sub zero temperatures. How many layers of clothes did they wear? How did they protect their exposed skin?
Maybe they should get "hardship or combat" pay for the worst weather. I know other professionals bundle up to deal with harsh conditions. But they are paid so much more than the crossing guards. It is a shame.
Kudos to all crossing guards. You are under appreciated. We need a day during the year to honor your service. Enough "boss" days and "teacher" days and whatever else days. Occasions are invented to fill the calendar. You all deserve a day too.
Monday, February 14, 2011
First Post
This is my first blog. I can't seem to get a template that I want in a color that I want... so here I am with "simple" as my choice.
And speaking of... The reason I named my blog this is that my mind is often popping from one subject to the next. So when I am talking (or even writing) I am thinking of many things that are related to the topic in my opinion, but not necessarily in others' opinions. My husband often answers, "But were we?". My mind flitting to a connected subject that makes sense to me throws him off and surprises him. More examples of that later. Those of you who have minds that race in ways that others don't understand may be already drifting off to a related topic in your life!
Well, stick with me. I have lots to share. Being a mother of three grown children and two dogs, I will explore a variety of topics, insights and thoughts. You will travel with me to many parts of the world and traipse with the dogs and me around New Hampshire and other states.
Hmm, I wonder what topic my next blog will hit upon... or will it encompass lots of things?
And speaking of... The reason I named my blog this is that my mind is often popping from one subject to the next. So when I am talking (or even writing) I am thinking of many things that are related to the topic in my opinion, but not necessarily in others' opinions. My husband often answers, "But were we?". My mind flitting to a connected subject that makes sense to me throws him off and surprises him. More examples of that later. Those of you who have minds that race in ways that others don't understand may be already drifting off to a related topic in your life!
Well, stick with me. I have lots to share. Being a mother of three grown children and two dogs, I will explore a variety of topics, insights and thoughts. You will travel with me to many parts of the world and traipse with the dogs and me around New Hampshire and other states.
Hmm, I wonder what topic my next blog will hit upon... or will it encompass lots of things?
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