TAKE ONE - IT’S FREE! Introducing ... to you this week in Vol. 2, Issue 37 September 30, 2011 Your Weekly CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY Newspaper for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE about CORNWALL PEOPLE Above - Left to right: WATER FOR LIFE BOARD Kathleen Charlebois - secretary, Carol Lalonde - founder Jean-Guy Lalonde - chairman, Marie Bissonnette - member Jean-Pierre Leroux - treasurer (absent) “Contaminated water kills more people every year than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined?” Water for Life is celebrating their 10th ANNIVERSARY on OCTOBER 29, 2011. See Page 5 for full story WERE YOU AWARE THAT: Water for Life Projects IN AFRICA
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TAKE ONE - IT’S FREE!In
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Your Weekly CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY Newspaper
for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE about CORNWALL PEOPLE
Above - Left to right: WATER FOR LIFE BOARD
Kathleen Charlebois - secretary, Carol Lalonde - founder
Jean-Guy Lalonde - chairman, Marie Bissonnette - member
Jean-Pierre Leroux - treasurer (absent)
“Contaminated water
kills more people every year than AIDS,
tuberculosis and malaria combined?”
Water for Life is celebrating their
10th ANNIVERSARY on OCTOBER 29, 2011.See Page 5 for full story
WERE YOU AWARE THAT:
Water for Life ProjectsIN AFRICA
The Local Seeker does not accept responsibility for errors, misprints or inaccuraciespublished within. The opinions and statements of our columnists are not to bepresumed as the statements and opinions of The Local Seeker.
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A BLAST FROM THE PAST - D o w n t o w n C o r n w a l l
Pitt and 2nd Street, the heart of historic Cornwall's downtown.BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
The Post Office and Customs House and King George Hotel,
corner of Pitt and 2nd streets, circa 1914.
The demolition of the old Post Office clock tower. The clock faces are now in the
Waterfront Clocktower and were preserved the the SD & G Historical Society, St.
Lawrence College and the Cornwall Rotary Club. The tower collapsed at 5:18 p.m.
February 23, 1955, but not without a struggle, it took more than 3 hours and well
over 120 blows of a 3,000 pound hammer to knock the tower down. The Seaway
Building now occupies the site.
A busy day at the corner of Pitt and 2nd streets looking east during
the early 1950s. Dover's Men's Wear is on the right and the King
George Hotel on the left. The King George hotel began life as a
private resident for Dr. Dickinson and his wife in the 1820s.
Unfortunately Dickinson's wife died before the home was finished
and it was not occupied and became the local courtroom from 1826
until 1833. In the 1840s it was used to house the local Cornwall
garrison giving it the name the Old Fort. It evolved from here into
a ball and concert hall and then reverted back to a barracks during
the Fenian troubles of the 1860s. It did not open as a hotel until
Confederation when it was christened The Dominion House. The
name then changed to the American House and then the Balmoral.
It was finally named the King George, likely around 1910 to mark his
ascension to the throne.
His Royal Highness
the Prince of Wales,
the future King
George for whom the
hotel was named
after.
The Colquhoun Block southwest corner of Pitt and 2nd
streets, circa 1890 housing W H Dunkin's groceteria and the
Bank of Montreal. Over the years the building has been
shortened, probably due to fire and or earthquake damage.
West side of Pitt Street looking north to 2nd all the way to 3rd and the old Town Hall
in the top centre, early 1950s.
The photographs and postcards are from the
collection of more than 10,000 images
at the Cornwall Community Museum.
In Lamoureux Park
The Cornwall Community Museum
is open Wednesday to Sunday
from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is free,
info. 613 936-0842
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ARTS, CULTURE, AND POLITICS
VOTE! The election is Thursday October6th 2011. We have five candidates inSDSG: Darcy Neal Donnelly (Libertarian),Elaine MacDonald (NDP), MarkMacDonald (Liberal), Jim McDonell (PC),Justin Reist (Green Party). Democracy islike a muscle, the more you exercise it,the stronger it gets. Volunteer,participate, and vote!
Cultural Plan Committee! I applied to serve on the Cultural PlanCommittee. If I am privileged enough to be chosen, I would bepleased to serve our community with this important endeavour,both as an artist and as a community member. I congratulate allthose who applied.
Artfest! The first ever Pitt Street Artfest is this Saturday, October1st, from 10am to 10pm, and Sunday October 2nd, from 12pm to5pm. There will be live music, actors, dancers, painters, sculptors,and photographers. I am working with the Cornwall Regional ArtGallery to book live entertainment on Saturday in front ofMoustache Joes. City Council has voted to close the street forArtfest.
Story of a British Home Child! Toronto based author SandraJoyce was at Upper Canada Village on Wednesday September 28thfor the release of her book The Street Arab – The Story of a BritishHome Child. The book release coincides with the first annual BritishHome Child Day in Ontario, which was passed by MPP JimBrownell's Private Members Bill earlier this year.
ENVIRONMENT
Students save on Transit this Fall! Students can save big by riding CornwallTransit during the months of October and November. During these twomonths, Cornwall Transit will be offering Monthly Student Passes at a reducedprice of $40 (versus the regular price of $52), while 10-Ride Student Passes willbe sold for $12 (compared to the regular price of $17).
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Tutor Training Workshop! Tri-County Literacy Council is planning a TutorTraining Workshop on Saturday, October 1, 2011 and Saturday, October 15,2011 from 10 am to 4 pm. This two-day workshop will train volunteers in howto tutor adults with basic literacy needs. Topics to be discussed include thecharacteristics of the adult learner; assessing the learner’s needs andunderstanding the learner’s training plan. The skills you learn will lead yourlearner to develop a portfolio of accomplishments. The workshop isinteractive and open to all persons with the skills necessary to train others. A$35 dollar charge applies for materials. For more information phone 613-932-7161 or email: [email protected].
DO THE MATH? Cornwall's 2nd "Do the Math" challenge started onWednesday September 28th, 2011. Mark MacDonald and Jim McDonellagreed to participate in this challenge. Kudos to the each of them!
Rock for Charity is back! Rock for Charity XVII is Saturday October 15th atRemington's in Cornwall - 2pm to 5pm! More information to be announced!
My name is Jason Setnyk, and this is my Eye on Society!Jason Setnyk is a local school teacher, journalist, artist, and communityvolunteer. Setnyk runs the Cornwall Underground blog, and is the founderand host of Cornwall's Rock for Charity and Rock the Vote.www.cornwallunderground.blogspot.com
In a heated debate and a 6-4 vote of approval, City Council voted in
favour of awarding HGC Management Inc, from Brantford Ontario the
contract to dispose our waste. This includes weekly recycling collection
and one stream recycling processing (instead of blue boxes one week,
and black boxes the next week). According to Norm Levac who is the
General Manager of Infrastructure & Municipal Works, "their are a number
of benefits, such as the 3 R's, revenue increases, a diversion rate increase
from 24% to 29%, and it saves space", which in turn will increase the life
of our City's landfill.
Joey Gault representing the Cornwall and area Chamber of Commerce
presented an introduction of a new event called BizFest. City Council also
proclaimed October Small Business Month within the City of Cornwall.
For more information on Bizfest checkout http://bizfest.ca
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10th Anniversary: Water for Life is celebrating their
10th anniversary on October 29, 2011. The 10 year journey
has not been an easy one. Carol Lalonde, the founder of
WFL, was diagnosed with cancer soon after the founding of
the charity, followed a couple of years later by the sudden
death of the co-founder, Lucille Acton. At the time, the
Board considered folding. However, God had other
plans. A video of elders from Afara, Nigeria expressing
their immense gratitude for the provision of a well and
clean water, convinced the Board to reconsider their
decision and continue their good work. Since that day,
their focus has been on providing clean drinking water
to villages in Africa.
The organization: Water for Life works closely with local committees, engineers and community leaders to ensure the
money and expertise they provide is used to create a long lasting, useful and dependable water system for the benefit of everyone in the community. Each
project is assessed on an individual basis depending on the geographic nature of the area.
Water for Life’s mission is to eliminate death and disease caused by contaminated drinking water, to ease the burden of having to travel long distances to
acquire water, to improve the quality of life in villages, to raise awareness and to be examples of how one community can help. Since all members are
volunteers, all monies received are spent directly on the water projects. They are fortunate to have the opportunity of dealing directly with the villagers.
Their projects:Past projects have been in Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda. Due to the extent of the work, which includes digging boreholes, building overhead tanks,
providing generators, laying underground pipes and installing taps, the process is costly and time-consuming. Other challenges include geographical
locations and changeable weather patterns. Villagers are expected to participate in the process of digging and laying pipes and performing daily
maintenance on the wells. The current project in Shirati, Tanzania will provide clean water to the hospital and villagers.
A dream come true: Finally after 9 years of building wells and fundraising, Carol and Jean-Guy
decided to fulfill their dream to travel to Africa in 2010. A missionary group had brought the following
project to Water for Life’s attention, therefore, during their visit to Tanzania they planned a side trip to
Shirati where they arrived at the Shirati District Hospital which is located in the north-east area of
Tanzania.
The hospital does not compare to the size of hospitals to which we are accustomed. At this one level
facility a variety of needs are treated including men, women and children with aids and a special wing
for persons with leprosy. There is still a stigma attached to leprosy and often families cannot deal with
the situation, therefore, these people find shelter, caring and help at the Shirati hospital.
The lack of fresh, clean water remains a problem. Despite the vastness of Lake Victoria at 3.5 km from Shirati,
the water is contaminated and must be boiled before its use. Water sources include collecting rain water in a
holding tank, walking 3.5 km with a large container and with bicycles pulling small wagons/trailers filled with
containers. Imagine roads/paths through fields affected by the rainy season and other weather patterns
which make for rugged and unsafe conditions for the men, women and children who travel on a daily basis.
On their way to Shirati Carol and Jean-Guy saw a little girl along the road who was trying to
collect some water with a bottle, from a puddle after a rain storm. At that time, Carol reflected:
“Don’t ever let me forget this scene. This is why we started Water for Life.”
They also experienced people cooking over a fire in their “kitchens” which consisted of a tire rim
filled with wood and coal just outside their dwelling. This re-ignited their passion for the work
of Water for Life.
After witnessing the lack of basic needs at the hospital they were convinced that this would be
their next project. After the approval of the Board plans were underway.
Our friends from Shirati were in awe and disbelief over the fact that they would actually be
getting clean, fresh water.
Testimonials: Expressions of gratitude have come in many forms. Father James from
Nigeria shared the following: “I think God made a mistake when He made us. He should have put
a zipper”, as he pointed to his chest, “so that all could see the gratitude and happiness coming
from our hearts”. This comment reflects the opinion of all the African people they have met.
Fundraisers: Galas have been the main source of fundraising – many thanks are extended
to the guests who attend and to the volunteers who help. In February 2011, Cow Patti theatre
presented a dinner/theatre in support of Water for Life. Everyone had a great time and many
were still laughing as they left. The next Cow Patti fundraiser will be February 9, 2012 and will
include dinner and a comedy play. Most of the events have included silent auctions, thanks to
the generosity of the many donors. Private donations and sponsors have truly carried them over
the years. Many children have also played an integral part by assisting in fundraising activities.
Water for Life is always open to suggestions for new fundraising activities and volunteers.
10th Anniversary Gala: The upcoming seventh gala will be instrumental in celebrating
their tenth anniversary. It will take place on Friday, October 14th at the Best Western Parkway
Inn and will include dinner, dance, entertainment and silent auction. Tickets are $75 pp and may
be purchased at Lalonde Insurance Brokers or by calling 613-932-0550 or 613-938-9376. Call
soon as tickets are going fast – there are only a few left!
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Introduce your baby to books, words and songs. You'll both have fun.
STORYTIME (Ages 3 to 5 yrs old) - 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
October 5 to November 23 - Stories, fingerplays, songs, and crafts.
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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS
CALL TO ARTISTS
Focus Art Association "Biggest"
Exhibition of Year
Our 7th Annual Juried Art ShowAt Cornwall Public Library
Open to all artistsDrop off Thursday the 29th 4 to 8pm
Friday the 30th afternoon only
Saturday till noon before the jurying begins
Exhibition Oct 2 - 29th, 2011
Cornwall Public Library
Vernissage and Awards
Wednesday Oct 5th @ 6:30pm
Talent Verses Ability
In the world there seems to be a magic dividing line
between the Artist and the average person. The
average person believes that talent is a thing that you
are born with and you either have it or you don’t.
The problem with Talent is this; it is one part ability,
one part practice and two parts focused drive. The
average person on the street may not understand
this process and often put the Artist on a pedestal
because of what is perceived as “God Given” talent. It has been my
experience however that most humans have some measure of ability and
with a little practice and a few pointers their ability evolves. The main
difference between the average person and the “Artist” is the focused drive.
An Artist is driven sometimes to the exclusion of all else and it is this, as the
old saying goes, that “Divides the Men from the Boys” but isn’t this true of so
many things? The driven Artist often has to be reminded to join the rest of
the world once in a while. Without a doubt these individuals will always
rise to the top in direct proportion to their ability to be driven and focused.
When I teach people painting and drawing it doesn’t take long before I see
which ones are the ones with ability and the ones with talent. The talented
artists will be focused, and involved in their projects while the ones with
abilities will just coast along making due with the minimum effort. The
final results will, on the surface look similar but when inspected a little
deeper talent will win out. The talented person’s work always has that little
bit of something extra that shines through.
So now the question arises, can I move from just having ability to having
talent? The answer happily is yes, but only if you can find inside yourself
the focused drive required in order to push yourself to the next level.
Sometimes that may just look like discipline to practice more in order to perfect
difficult techniques or maybe it will be to get out there and look for representation.
It may even be to invent a way of doing things that no one else has done before.
Remember “Focused Drive” will give you the edge over ability alone every time, even
if your competition has a greater level of ability than you do.
If you can’t find the drive inside you that’s alright too; just accept this about yourself
and learn to enjoy the level you are at and take the pressure off yourself to be the best.
Sadly I see individuals with ability abandon what they do completely because they
are not as good as they think they could be. Creativity is the great balm for the soul,
it helps to calm and restore our stressed out minds and that in itself makes it a pass
time worth perusing, as long as you take it one day at a time.
Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist,
Teacher and President of L’association Focus Art Association
sandra-taylor-.artistwebsites.com
studioonecatsquared.com
focusartonline.org
rulesforpainting.blogspot.com
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Mind TalkWhen our mind thinks positive
thoughts, it speaks to our body in
so many amazing ways…
Your eyes will light up the darkest
space
Your ears ready to hear what
others have to say
Words spoken are gentle, kind and considerate, no word
spoken is meant to hurt
These words spoken come straight from your heart
A soft touch of your hand, tells others you care, a strong
hug, tells a friend you are there
Each breath you take is deep; your lungs open up
The knots in your stomach come undone
Your strong legs will take you where you want to go, no
journey is too far or out of reach when you know in your
mind where you are going and what you want to achieve
The first step you may hesitate
The next step comes with ease, and each step becomes
easier and more graceful as you step into your new way
of thinking and being…. and that is positive!
Feed your mind positive thoughts, your body will reap
the benefits.
Happy thoughts to all!!
I am The Sizzle Coach; I am here to assist you with The
Journey to Self-Discovery. You are worth it! And only
you can change it! Are you hesitant or curious? Do you
want clarity in your life? Do you want to make positive
changes in your life? Do you want to discover who you
are? Have more questions?
Call Janet today.
613-360-7933 and start your Journey!!!
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A Message From AmandaI will doing some demonstrations of Nia at the Farmers
Market - on George Assaly Lane - Centreville, Cornwall
THIS WEEKEND (12:30pm - Saturday) and at the ArtFest
(1:30pm - Saturday)
I am also giving 5 'Little's' Free dance lessons at a new dance
school on Mondays, and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45. I have the
same group of girls from 2 years ago and they performed their piece at the Big's Dance Jam in
2009. They are a great group of dancers and love the limelight:D We are planning a surprise
performance for the Big's Banquet in October also.
If you have any questions, concerns, advice please let me know.
Thanks so much. In dance & joy,
Amanda Marini-Rohde - 613-360-9261 for more info on Nia Dance
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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS
90 SecondsI recently read a column by Martha Beck in the
September issue of O magazine entitled In
Praise of Rose Colored Glasses. In this column
Beck recommends to the reader that we turn the dark thoughts
running around in our head into bright spots. In other words we shift
our focus.
I was once again reminded of how important my thoughts and feeling
are in determining my overall wellbeing. In my daily message from The
Universe authored by Mike Dooley, part of the message states,
“Thoughts become things. Choose the good ones’.
Choose the good ones – now that is food for thought. Did you know
that the first 90 seconds of the thought process is critical? After 90
seconds has elapsed, that thought, whether it is positive or negative, is
registered in your brain.
You may be thinking, so what? Consider this, whatever you are thinking
at this moment is about to be registered and stored in your gray
matter. You might want to look at the content of those thoughts and
discern whether or not you actually like them. And if you don’t, you
may want to consider changing it to something better. You actually get
to choose what is stored in your brain when you become conscious
and aware of the quality of your thoughts.
That’s both exciting and scary because that really puts the ball in your court, and
if Mike Dooley is right, and thoughts do become things, you get to choose way
more than just your thoughts.
Personally I find this to be very cool because I actually like the idea that I am in
charge of my own life and that perhaps I have way more control than I ever
thought. Maybe my nephew Owen was right when, at the age of three he told
us all, “I am the boss of me!”
By the way, don’t be worried. The author of Buddha’s Brain, Rick Hanson, tells us
that human beings are naturally programmed for negativity. He suggests that
negative thoughts are like Velcro – they stick to us, while positive thoughts are
like Teflon, they simply slide right by. Despite this, you have the ability to re-
program your brain, to change what is already stored there because the brain is
plastic; it can be molded.
Back to the 90 second rule – wouldn’t it be perfect if you didn’t have to re-
program because you caught that negative thought in the first place and
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immediately replaced it with something better. Take a moment and notice
where you have been investing your thinking energy. Here is what I notice –
worry, fear, concern, criticism or judgment. Replace these thoughts with hope,
love, clarity, respect and caring.
By the way, 90 seconds is longer than you might think and it does give you lots
of time to re-program. The process then goes like this:
1. recognize the thought roaming around in your head.
2. assess how it makes you feel
3. discern if that’s really where you want to play
4. shake hands with those devilish thoughts – do NOT dismiss it
5. be clear on where you would rather be/play
6. flip the thought to something better
Make a choice for YOU today to be more positive. It begins with choosing
positive thoughts. If you stay with the negative thought forms, they will come
back to visit you again and again. I am sure that this is not where you want to
play. Why would you when you can choose your thoughts! My best advice,
confront, flip and shift – in the long run this will serve you well and others will
be wondering what new wonder food you are eating for breakfast.
Until next time…
Betty
Betty Healey is the roadSIGNS Coach, coaching people back to life! She will be
launching her new book, The ME FIRST Playbook, on Sunday, October 16th,
2011 at the Cornwall Public Library, 1 P.M. Join Betty, co-author Jim and
illustrator Tracy-Lynn for a ME FIRST conversation and celebration. Copies of the
new book will be available for purchase. You can also watch the roadSIGNS TV
Show on Cogeco: http://www.tvcogeco.com/cornwall/shows/1396-the-road-
signs-show. For information regarding Betty’s coaching and upcoming retreats
contact Betty at [email protected] or visit her website at www.roadSIGNS.ca.
Local author Betty
Healey launches her
new book ... The ME FIRST
Playbook!
You are invited to join
Betty, along with
co-author Jim Healey and
Illustrator Tracy-Lynn,
at the Cornwall Public LibrarySunday October 16th -1:00pm. Open to the public – No admission.
Books available for purchase.
Apples and Arts celebrates 20th anniversary!
Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk
The Apples and Arts Studio Tour which took place Saturday September 24th and
Sunday September 25th celebrates it's twentieth anniversary. Dozens of artists in
the area participated including Frank Burelle who was at Cornwall Regional Art
Gallery during Apples and Art. Burelle is a professional cartoonist, graphic artist
and photographer.
JACKIE GORDONfrom the Bachelor reality
TV showAT ARTFEST!
Jackie will be at the CornwallRegional Art Gallery on
October 1st 10 am to 10 pmto celebrate Culture Days.
She will show samples of herartwork and will be sitting forportrait artist Deborah Kerr asshe will paint her portrait live
on Pitt Street!
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My 6R’s:
Renew, Repair, Reduce,
Replace, Remove
& RecycleFall is here. The weather is gorgeous, the
signs of positive changes are visible and I
now have an office with a view of the St.
Lawrence River. I’ve officially been in my
new position as Campaign Assistant with St. Lawrence College
for one week and I’m enjoying it .
Now that my career is back on track, it’s time to focus on my
personal life by getting back in touch with those who have been
so supportive through this transformative phase and making
some big changes at home.
This morning I stumbled across an old journal filled with goals,
objectives & general thoughts. Some were achieved, some took
a new direction and others still need to be tackled. I will go back
and read them more thoroughly, but it did remind me that I
function best when I focus on priorities.
It is a good idea to make lists since it commits me to change and
actions to bring about those desired changes. This is the year that I will
fulfill these goals. I am going to make a list of all the things that need to
be done and although I might need a scroll to write them all down, I’m
going to make it happen.
I have been a collector for years. I become attached to something and
can’t let it go. I have stated many times that I need to clear my space and
become better organized at home. I must continue and eventually
complete the process of purging and organizing. I plan to set a realistic
schedule. I do not want to leave everything for the weekend, because
then the new week begins and I spend my time scrambling to finish
things. It leaves me stressed, frazzled, frustrated and feeling guilty.
I am using this year to also prepare for the next. Brad may stay another
year, or leave for art school, but in either case, we both need to make these
changes so that we can enjoy our downtime. It is going to take discipline
and like someone who starts a new lifestyle regime, there will be slips now
and then, but by keeping our eyes on our goals, success can be achieved.
I also am making a conscious effort to see family and friends more.Oftentimes someone suggests we meet for coffee or lunch, but life getsbusy and we put it off. Well life is short, and it is important to make timefor people. By staying connected, it helps me stay focused and balanced.
REDUCE THE DRAMA! The last few months have been difficult, but they
made me stronger. It made me realize that I can worry about what I can’t
change or I can accept it, and embrace the change. That is how I am
approaching every aspect in my life. There are times when the people in
my life need space, and I’ll give it to them, but communication is always
key. It’s the ebbs and flows in relationships that I need to navigate.
TAKE TIME TO EAT. I am guilty of skipping meals sometimes, just because
I get busy, or have to watch my budget. I now get up a bit earlier, take time
for a quick bite, eat something light and healthy for lunch, and a well
portioned balanced dinner. By planning ahead, I can prepare food and
pick up what we need. Cooking and trying new dishes can be fun.
GET SOME EXERCISE. I am hoping to return to a regular activity soon, but
I must say that having my office on the 3rd floor and always using the
stairs, has been good for me. I know that when I regularly exercise, I feel
better and more energized. I’ll gradually start working a fitness regime into
my life, even if it is an occasional brisk walk .
WATCH OUR SPENDING. I have worked very hard to get on budget but
the last few months have been very tough, so we have taken a “just in
time” inventory style to groceries and home sundries. Essentials will be
maintained, but with grocery stores and general supplies stores minutes
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from home or work, there is no need to overstock. We end up throwing things
away because we didn’t see it, or our eyes were bigger than our stomachs when
we bought them.
Time bandits for me are television and computers. Well I have a DVR, so I can
watch the shows I want, when I have time and this means I can get more done.
As for the computer, I check it now and then, but have push alerts to notify me of
messages or requests. Again, by balancing the things I like to do with the things
I need to do, it relieves stress.
I am making progress with my clutter reduction and reorganizing, assessing what
needs to be repaired or replaced and if necessary, removing things that are not
working, no longer needed, out of date, or damaged beyond repair. I’ll recycle,
donate or sell what goes into the “remove”pile. It won’t happen overnight, but
change is underway.
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