Colour is every where! Disrespect is everywhere too!

It seems winter has gone by with with a few wind storms, threats of snow and snow for many areas, some westcoast rain then warm air and then cold air. However, today as I ponder the state of education and the state of humanity and the lack of respect that is given to teachers, children and many other workers, hard workers. I wonder what is happening to us. Why don't we care for one another? Why is it okay to treat others badly? Why do people under value education? These are only a few questions, I have of course. I guess as humans we don't value ourselves. Because as well all know what we do to others we do to ourselves or how we treat others is how we want to be treated.

So perhaps we have to stop and reflect on how we want to be treated and ask for that. That is what I am doing as a teacher when I protest these three days. I am asking for respect and fairness in negotiating a contract that works for everyone not just the government. As a parent, I am asking that my child's education be valued enough so that she is not in a large class, that her needs are met, that her teachers are supported to do their best because my child will reap those gifts they can give to her.

So as the blooms of spring begin and colours begin to inspire us to better days and to creativity. I ask for courage for myself and others to continue to be hopeful inspite of all the negative, greedy, disrespecting so and so's out there. We can make a positive change , each and everyone of us!

Every day I will try to do something for myself or another that is uplifting to one's spirit. Today I made a spring bouquet to cheer up my family. The colours are so stiking.

           I am excited about the hyacinth blooming and provinding sweet smells in the house.

I know, I must remember to keep perspecitve and enjoy the here and now. Remembering the little things and enjoying the little thing like how the frogs have started to talk their spring songs. How the cherry blossoming will be mesmerizing me and my front yard. How a home cooked meal made with love and healthy ingredients soothes the soul.