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// Holiday Relaxation Ready!

I/We hope!? Truly. It's too dark at 5 p.m. and for the life of me I don't recall it being so so dark last year, or even the year before... On the flip side, it's comforting to know I'm in huge company with looking forward to longer stretches of quiet, luxurious sofa time to look out and enjoy our now falling autumn leaves, Jack's (my squirrel) kids, grands, and most likely extended family running up and down the backyard tree, and allowing my mind to wander as it chooses. We're all tired. We're ready for rest. And if you commute, triple more so...

// Improving Our Indoor Ventilation and Air Quality

"Buildings are Allen's business." And this recent 60 Minutes episode (S.56 E.07) watch is both informative and future-forward savvy with paying serious attention to our indoor air systems: in our classrooms, shared office/ group spaces and also at home. With yet another COVID strain and flu season now upon us, we're thinking helpful tips/ reminders to safely enjoy our months ahead as we navigate our way; ideal temps 18 – 21 °C (64 – 70 °F), as best we can...

// October Is Women's History Month

Hello October! Quiet living celebrates our well-being (better health, less stress), with an emphasis on quality over quantity (the less is more principle), and deeper engagement with our loved ones, work, and creative side (without the noise, rush, and distractions). Three 'easy' ways to summon the calm contentment of quiet living in and out of our classrooms and working environment...

// Have a Peaceful, Productive Year.

Welcome!, and welcome back! Teachers, Students and Parents to our 2023 - 2024 school year. Once again, a huge thank you! to our parents and Parent Teacher Associations for your very generous gifts and donations to our classrooms. We are more than ready to go with needed supplies and staples thanks to You. I'm already tagging our 2023 - 2024 school year as the Year of the Lifter-Upper as we continue to respectfully work together as a strong team taking care of each and all.

Already on my go-to list are these 5 importants:

 

1. Quiet living.

2. Warm sunlight (10 to 20 minutes daily).

3. More lean, quality protein. (here and here)

4. Rest. And restful sleep.

5. Peaceful discourse.

 

How about yours? Enjoy a group share and let's bring joy to those we engage with in our months ahead. »More to come...

 

 

// Strawberry Granita

Summer pleasures: strawberries, sunshine, shorts, saltwater, swimming, sandals, soirées, surfing, sorbets, sailing, sunsets, strolls, siestas, Satin Jackets, and schools' out :)... please do add more. All that's left to do now is enjoy a seasonal mellow strawberry moment, your way. A delightful and luxurious Strawberry Granita with a fresh citrus squeeze of red grapefruit. Thank you Teachers! for another great year. We sure had our work cut out for us this year and diligently worked through and resolved all with our continuous communication, cooperation, and commitment to maintaining respectful, healthy and safe schools. It made our quarterly deliverables, stress-free. Enjoy your thank-yous (very well deserved!) and summer holiday ahead. Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 🍓~xx    »Recipe after the jump...