Monday, April 24

I love Monday mornings.  Every Monday, we are able to start anew.  Hope springs eternal !!!  Most people make a little resolution every Monday.  

I am going to start my diet.
I am going to save money by taking my lunch to work each day.
I am going to get more steps in and not take any elevators.
I am going to get into better shape.
I am gong to the gym every day.
I am going to menu plan.
I am going to get up 15 minutes earlier.

Monday is the day that we start the journey on our personal goals.

This Monday, Barack Obama returns to USA and public life after a long vacation.  What are his goals today?  How is going to balance not criticizing a current sitting President when said President seems completely devoted to dismantling the legacy left behind?

Bill O'Reilly starts his podcast today.  Please resolve not to listen.  He will be less inhibited by advertisers and station regulations, so it is going to be something.  Just what the world doesn't need.  

Today is the start of Volunteering Week.  We all should volunteer more.  We owe ourselves that pleasure.

It is the start of Book Reading Week.  Why don't we ever resolve to read more books?  Why do people post pictures of what they eat and where they go and few so few posts about what books are being read?  Hopefully, it is not because we are reading less?  I will recommend one of my all time favorite books, A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. Spoiler alert.  In addition to a great read, it will also make you think and examine your own values and what exactly is social justice.

Ontario will reveal today how it plans to issue a Basic Income.  Our largest, most populous province is going to model a program that existed in Dauphin, Manitoba back in the 1970s.  Once again, revealing that anything coming out of Dauphin is a real gem !!!  Find a person from Dauphin. Chances are you will love them and admire them.  Give them a huge hug!   Now, that is a real Monday resolution that we all should do !!  See how much of a "value add" this will be to your life.

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