On the Run

It's been a fairly active day so far. Started out with my regular trip to the doctor. All numbers are good: sugar levels are on target, cholesterol is riding the line a little so have to work on that. Weight is up a little but not surprising with being off work for almost 5 months with depression. But, knowing Roya, if I haven't brought it down by at least 5 pounds, the lectures on my health will start. I know she's right; we diabetics can't play fast and loose. Hmm, wonder if it might have been all those Skor Blizzards?

When we left there, Bruce and I went to Fair Trade Cafe for coffee and to read newspaper. I love the atmosphere there. You never know what you are going to get for music; it could be blues, jazz, old rock & roll, an open mic session or somebody reading poetry.

Once done there, we strolled down the street to Jim's Place for lunch. Jim's in Australia for a month then on to China for a year. Sure will miss him. He really keeps everyone smiling. Of course, Denise, who has taken the place over, is no slouch either. She banters with the customers as good as Jim ever did. I have a few of my cross stitches up there. If they sell, that'll be good, but it is nice to have them on display in the meantime.

Spent a little time shopping at the Book Nook and The Babbling Brook while Bruce headed home. Bought an Edward Rutherfurd book, London. For those who haven't read him, he writes in the James A. Mitchener style, covering many generations in the same families. My second book is Here Stays Good Yorkshire by Will R. Bird. It's a quasi-historical novel about the settling of Yorkshire folk in Cumberland, Nova Scotia from where my family, the Dobsons, originated. Doesn't mention the Dobson family but should still be a good read. I then bought a little basket of goodies at the Babbling Brook for my sister, Betty, who is coming down this weekend so we can attend a meeting of the Armsworthy clan, another branch of the family.

From there I attended a board meeting of the Cobequid Parent and Youth Resource Centre for about an hour, headed home meeting Rev. Jay Ettinger on the way. Had a little talk with him, met a couple of his fellow United Church ministers. Now I sit, regaling you with my the details of my day. From here I shall indulge in my secret pleasure, General Hospital. I know, I know, it's junk but I get kick out of it any way.

I also need to review my resume, update my references and portfolio. I have an interview at the Department of Community Services tomorrow for their casual roster. Damn it would be nice to get back there. I loved working with the clients and felt I was really making a difference. I've been on that side of the desk and do my best to treat them with as much dignity and respect as I can. Oh well, keep your fingers crossed for me.