Monthly Archives: September 2008

An open house was held from 1:00 – 4:00 this afternoon.

Truly, it was an open house.  The building is under construction – colder inside than outside!  The idea was to tour around what is to become an almost 100 unit complex which includes townhouses, condos and rental units.  All for the 55 and over crowd.

Caleb Village is the completion of a dream for seniors housing in Kindersley.  More than a decade ago the community began the search for additional accommodations.  Two failed attempts led to a final attempt three years ago.  This was “do or die”.  The community put together a local committee which soon decided to farm out the building and management — they would provide support and motivate the community.

Today there are bricks and walls and wires and windows.  Actual flesh beginning to appear on the bones of the idea.  I stood and watched prospective owners and tenants look over their next living space.  Some thought certain areas were small.  Others found it hard to visualize with only gyproc on the walls.  Still others, carrying their coffee, warmed to the idea.

By next spring there will be a finished landmark on the southwest edge of town.  And it looks like the buildings will be occupied with relieved occupants — excited to be involved in a new venture in a town that will celebrate 100 years in 2009!

So, is “yester” a word.  When I combine it with day, there is a definite meaning.  But, what about the word by itself.  Wikipedia, that source of all knowledge, has no current page . . . perhaps someone could write one?    In dictionary fashion, yester is referred to as an adjective “pertaining to yesterday”.  .  . whatever that means!  I always thought you didn’t define a word by itself?

Oh well, all that to say that in the yester-day we headed to Saskatoon in the early morning — on the road at 6:30 am.  We arrived back at 5:30 pm in time to rest for a few minutes and back to activity at 6:30 until around 9:30 pm — by which time I tried to unwind.  The blog missed the normal treatment, so here I am quickly punching out the letters to yesterday’s blog — done today and read by most of you tomorrow!!

Coffee was set for 8:45.  We met by 9:10.  Then done by 9:30.  Sometimes you need to just touch base, even if for a few minutes.

Then back to the office.  On the phone for almost two hours straight.  I’m not a salesman so don’t always work the phones this much.  This was more related to closing up some details.

One of the calls was just what I needed.  An acquaintance from 30 some years ago.  Coming out of burnout and echoing some of my own concerns right now.  I’ve taken on many things and need to step back.  To take a little distance and view what others can do.   More than one person has requested that I pass on responsibility to them.  I love the willingness, and am thankful.  So, my next assignment is to get rid of my assignments.  Could be fun!!

The rest of the birthday finished with bowling, burgers and birthday cake.  My partner in birthday crime is Matthew Kehrer — 7 years old!!