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We have a regional group called the Drug and Alcohol Wellness Network  — attended by health workers, addictions counselors, ministerial, education personnel, RCMP, town administrators and interested parties.  We meet every month or so — attempting to forward a strategy to combat the “dis-ease” our society is feeling over the noticeable addictions of drugs and alcohol.  Today we spent a few hours together — breaking down great statements into manageable steps.

I still remember the day I was confronted with the fact that the top three drugs are nicotine, alcohol and caffeine.  All of them are legal in our society.

We talked about denormalizing the use of drugs and alcohol in our culture.

Then I listened to the news about changes in liquor laws.  Things are getting easier to get alcohol delivery and to brew liquor.  The idea is to promote responsible alcohol use.  I’ll have to research the actual changes that are being made, but I guess I’m a little colored by walking from a preventative meeting into an enabling atmosphere. 

I wonder how those involved in drugs and alcohol addictions counselling see some of these changes?  As I’m standing in the hallway, I’m also overhearing the preparations for some of the addictions counselors to attend a seminar on gambling addictions.  Perhaps the liquor and gaming ministry in this province’s political cabinet needs to have a red X placed through it’s title??

When I started the day, 9:00 at the office was the initial start time.  Then an unexpected, and fully God given, appointment.  Then three further meetings with people.  By 4:00 in the afternoon I was ready for a rest — which I took.  And finally an evening appointment.

These are days of the unexpected.  These are days to trust God.  These are days to anticipate the upcoming days.

God’s blessing and strength are what we seek.  And somehow, he gives more than we expect!

A day off is a (fill in the blank!). 

I started off on my computer (well, after a shave and shower).  I had seen a great video on jellyfish — the creature that has not plans, he’s just carried along by the currents. Phil Vischer of Veggie Tale fame has a company based on that idea.

So, I headed to wikipedia to check it out.  We have a grandson who benefit from some Phil videos!  Found out that there is a “television” channel.  Currently it is free – an experiment to get the word out!  I also understand some of the video clips are  on youtube, facebook, godtube, and probably a thousand other places on the internet.

Headed over to jellytelly.com and watched.  The humor is great.  My wife was outside the room and thought I was watching Veggie Tales.  So, if you enjoy Veggie Tales, or just want to get in on some fun stuff, check out jellytelly.com

We were just entering the 8:30 hour when the news on the internet informed us that earthday was about to begin.  The idea?  Try to use a little power as possible and thus reduce the carbon footprint around the world.  We thought we would try it, to  fulfil a simpler lifestyle.

As we found out, it was rather romantic.  We turned out lights around the house and put on candles.  In the shade of the night hours, surrounded by warm light and warmth we read around the table.

Could it become a habit?  With our schedule — I would doubt it.  Is it a possibility in the near future?  For sure!