Monthly Archives: December 2009

A wireless print server installation was the task of the day!

First, I read the instructions.  I plugged and played with the setup and couldn’t get past part two of the easy installation guide.

So, I used the support phone number.  The technician was quite knowledgeable but their English was difficult to understand.  After 10 or 15 minutes I finally figured out that I needed to plug in to the router and not my computer.

After that, things went well on one machine.  The other one is still to be processed.

My instruction point for the day?  Never believe that things only take “a minute”.  Plan for a day and live for the minute!!

A free “newspaper” struck my eye today.  In the 1970’s a number of churches produced free newspapers outlining the good news of Jesus Christ and then explaining local church activities.  Now it appears that business is imitating religion. 

From the newspaper produced by the provincial telephone provider, Sasktel .

 

As I crossed the street to our post office the following was posted on a lampstand.  No surprise here for those of us who are watching the Drug and Alcohol scene here in Kindersley!  Who is 420 Avenger? 

Just back from Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan.  There we sat in the basement of the home in which mom now resides.  The decision was made to eat Christmas dinner with her there instead of disrupting her daily routine by taking her away from the familiar.

10 adults, two children surrounded the tables.  Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, french cut beans, marshmallow salad, green salad, apple pie, pumpkin pie, . . .

What else do you need for food?  Nothing!!

And the table included talk and singing.  Mom, although she cannot remember a conversation from 10 minutes ago, remembered all the words of carols that we sang.  She still has a beautiful alto voice – her harmonies are to enjoy and treasure.

All in all, a good time had by all!!!

From the Friday, December 18th devotional booklet, Men of Integrity:

If you are given a chance to be a role model, I think  you should always take it because you can influence a person’s life in a positive light, and that’s what I want to do. — Tiger Woods (professional golfer)