THE WORK WEEK BEGINS-MONDAY, MONDAY

Mondays are always hard for everyone unless job hunting then there is a jealousy that others have a job and you do not. When I had two lay offs in my career, there were years of going to work on Mondays that I refused to dislike them as I always said to myself " you are lucky to have a job, Barb!" Then one Monday, I said- heh, all these other people are complaining so why do I have to be so cheerful and grateful about Monday? Maybe it is because I am a cheerful and grateful person! Despite it, weekends are better. The down time! Able to have an afternoon siesta! Mondays always feel like there was so much left undone! The promise to keep at stuff each night until fatigue takes over! The best Mondays are vacation Mondays! I do find myself singing the Mamas and the Papas song- Monday, Monday ........ How will your Monday go! For those who are retired, better than most I am sure!

A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER

With the glorious weekend weather, it was wonderful to be outside. Mostly with the grandchildren as there were two different duties of babysitting. The children with their little shovels helped to spread the piles of brick chips that are from our porch wall that is being dismantled. Smart Nana to leave them! The kids thought they were helping-well they were! Puttering in the garden while watching them. Lots of good food! Adolph made a sauce. It was a weekend that seemed longer than two days which made it even more enjoyable. First visit of the season to the little park, pulling two little boys in the wagon for safety. Rejuvenating to have the time to enjoy the days. Of course the weekend started with another name to put in the maternal side of the family history. My cousin Roy has another beautiful little granddaughter to add to his tree. Even this five day work week does not seem too intolerable. What are you planning to do? Are you ready for the week?

A SHORT WORK WEEK

Four day weeks seem shorter but there is usually 5 days worth of work. Sometimes we are punished for the day off. Staff who worked the weekend are glad to see the regular staff return. Jumping in with both feet to get a start on the week and the work. Supporting the team, patients and families is the order of the day. Hopefully the long weekend was peaceful and fun for everyone. Of course if one is retired then short or long weeks do not matter. What are your thoughts on short work weeks?