Today was “budget day” in the provincial legislature. There, that’s all there is. A list of good intentions that will not cost very much money to announce, because there are bigger announcements tomorrow.
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We were given sensitivity training today. All of us in the office (except for those on medical leave, vacation, parental leave or some other valid reason). A professional in the field of psychotherapy led us through the drill necessary to shield us from all forms of harassment. I feel safer now.
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The whole process of choosing those who will represent us is one that fascinates me. If we aren’t in an election campaign, somewhere, we’re wishing we were. The warnings that two concurrent sets of “educating the people” will leave them confused is warning enough.
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Another question raised about the course of study in our school deals with the hairy topic of basic skills. How many times has the “Back To Basics” been a rallying cry through the ages? Do our children receive an education equal to our own?
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Last evening, i listened in on a dialogue about what we teach and how we evaluate progress. Some of the questions raised were valid, and I want to consider how the material we teach has direct implication on how we live.
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Did you hear, did you hear? Tell me everything my dear! is the cry and response from my favourite off-Broadway musical. The gang from Avonlea are as much a model of society as anything else. After all, when was the last time you covered your ears and ran from those juicy tidbits of news that someone else was offering for the price of your attention?
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Somehow, the parallel between a very recent leadership campaign and a marathon is startling. Too many runners on a bridge to nowhere. Lots of coverage at every corner, waiting for someone to trip or spill the refreshment table. All the runners filled with a desire to win and a protestation that they are there for the others, as team members.
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Hurrah! The calendar of events for the Quebec 2008 blowout has been made public. Great slogan for today: 400 before the 400th. Tomorrow is another day. Groups of people at strategic corners throughout the city, distributing copies of “Le Soleil” (I gave at home, thanks.) Jewel cases for the next level of client.
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There are processes within the business world that leave me mystified. Last week, our director was asked if we could allow a community group to use our videoconference centre. The room was available, so why not. I received a number of “heads up” calls to make sure I was on board and ready to receive our visitors. Nothing could be easier.
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This is a historic day in our school board. After years of preparation, negotiation and reinked schematics, the light went on in our fibre optic this morning. Nothing we can look at; I even brought along sunglasses just in case, but the flickering LEDs in the new section of rack are proof that enough patience and money will finally end up with a light at the end of the tunnel.
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