TUESDAY IS THE PRODUCTIVE DAY

We are always told we are most productive at work on Tuesdays. Monday bring mixed emotions- glad to have a job and wishing more had been accomplished on the Sunday and then planning for the week. In the hospital, many new admissions can occur over the weekend- review of charts and what is needed is a common routine. Tuesday we are in full gear to work and conduct those family and staff meetings. On the home front, garbage day, do some blogs and try to stay up late to continue with some projects. The more productive we are, the more life brings rewards with a sense of accomplishment. It can be productive with a small "p". The small activities make a life of success! Is Tuesday a good day for you? Or just another day? Do you use every day to achieve the things you value most?

A COUNTRY LANE

While on an overnight jaunt last weekend, I was able to capture this photo. Fresh fallen snow with one set of tracks leading to home. Old wagon wheels always intrigue me. One leaning against a post! To what did it belong? Does the picture tell you a story?

LOVE OF CEILING DESIGNS

Do you love the ceiling design of old buildings? Modern homes can be so plain. The work accomplished does not compare to the art of the previous generations of craftsmen. This photo was taken at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto- an historic local hotel.

I always admire work that I am unable to perform.

COWS IN A FIELD

Remind us of time many people lived on farms. Although there still are rural communities today, most of

us live in urban settings in Canada. The need to go to a country setting is reflected in the number of people that own cottages or a sailboat to leave the city and enjoy country living periodically. Small towns on the edge of big cities are the best of both worlds but can be stressful if a long commute is involved for work every day. My family has country roots in Ontario then in the early 1900's family members moved to Toronto. Do you live in the country or city? If you could would you have a country home? Or are you a city person?

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU BRUISED APPLES

Make applesauce. It goes with pork roast or can be eaten by itself. Helps with the apple a day motto- keeps the doctor away. We can always find ways to salvage things in our lives. Apples are just good! Do you have your special suggestion for a bruised apple? I wonder if it helps with a bruised ego too??

WOODEN CRAFTS

Made by hand are items that touch my soul. I love wood and the crafters that make functional wooden items. Even old items covered with grit and grease can be spruced up with some sanding and oil. Our first house had wooden floors when sanded and varnished were so presentable. In older times, a wooden spoon was used to threaten misbehaving children. Do you make wooden items by hand?

THE BEST BUTTER TARTS

Were made by my late mother-in-law, Concetta. Although she was a fabulous cook, her baking was even better. Butter tarts are Canadian. She came from Italy and learnt to make them here. What was so special was the fact she would make them to take to someone's home when they were sick, a dessert item for festive dinners and any other occasion since we loved them. The taste was so good because she put love into them! Food is one of those comfort things in our lives. We often equate food with memories. The smell of baked bread! Turkey cooking! Coffee brewing! Are there foods that bring memories for you? Do you miss someone in your life that made a favourite entree?