Yearly Archives: 2007

Saskatchewan is a booming economy.  We have the statistics to prove it.

But our labour market is stretched to the limit.  Today, Ralph Boychuk (Sask. Chamber president), pointed out the need to have our youth stay in province.  But not only stay, but be employed gainfully.

The suggestion of having a certification in a trade also accompany a high school diploma is intriguing.   Sounds a bit like the German system of schooling.  There you are given a track (professional, trade, etc.) that you follow early in your secondary school years.  The biggest problem seems to be the inability to change tracks once you are completed high school. 

I would love to see more youth walking our streets, buying groceries and becoming responible citizens.   Let’s see what can be done!

Guess who came to dinner?

My dad!  Accompanied by my sister. 

We ate together, along with 50 others, at our "XYZ" luncheon.  Then we listened to stories of Africa told by a young lady, Laura.  She is just back from several months in Africa.

Afterwards we headed to our home.  Around the table we reminisced and looked at the future.

Around 4:30 they headed back to Rosetown. 

See you again soon!!

Tonight, Ralph Boychuk, President of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, spoke to a group of us.  His topic was "being a godly man in a business world."  We ranged all over various topics. 

Once you step into the business world you have to take into account all those things like politics, ethics and management.  As much as we would like everything to be cut and dried, things are complex and real wisdom must be sought.  I pray for those who deal daily in the business world.

On the other hand, Ralph is an old rocker.  We had a jam session with three of us.  Lots of fun!  For about an hour or more.  For Ralph, and even for me, this is a stress reliever.  Just music and chords and rhythm. 

Thanks, Ralph, for dropping in!!

How did that old song go?

"Monday, Monday, so good to me"

Most Mondays are that way.  Even today I worked through a number of administrative details.  Things that needed done, people contacted and plans made.

At the same time, tiredness tends to catch up.  Busyness (notice I didn’t say "business") creeps up.  I have seen great times of concerts, seminars, talks, and other activities.  But after lunch today a short nap was  in order.  And another just before supper.  Now, at the end of the day, I’m ready again for a rest.

Life is good.  God calls us to rest — that’s the way we are made.  So, off to bed in the next short while.  See you again tomorrow.