Day 20 -- sunshine, setups, and software

Another Monday almost over. This one began with sunshine even though temps were below freezing. I chiselled the 2-3 inches of frozen slush off the windshield and did something I never do -- drove without clearing off the roof of the Jeep -- praying all the way that nothing would slide off and damage anyone walking or driving behind me. Luckily I'm only 3 km from the office, so the car didn't warm enough for it to dislodge. Temperatures rose in the afternoon to above freezing so I was able to move it all off easily before my trip home at supper time. Sadly the afternoon brought further cloud and there will be snow this evening and overnight with a major system on its way for Wednesday with heaps of snow and much colder temperatures to be followed by another major snowfall on Friday. It begins again -- a whole series of nor'easters headed our way.

The day unfolded with many tasks begun or completed that help to set up future activities in the classroom, seminars and the need to move my research materials out of my (almost) former research space. Boxes should arrive tomorrow; a student was hired to aid in packing and heavy lifting. Among the many good news items that crossed my desk today, was approval to purchase a site licence for software that will greatly assist and improve our abilities to bring distant speakers into classrooms. We have tested a few possible items and will now have one to rely on for the rest of this term and going forward.

Today has been a mixed bag of events -- for a Monday it was better than that day of the week can be. For some reason the first day of the traditional work week has a lot resting on its shoulders -- we feel that it sets the tone for the week and we rely on this day to get us into the swing of work again. Perhaps we, as a society are deflecting responsibility here. When pondering today's musical selection, there seemed only one possibility. I hope you agree. Enjoy!

Monday, Monday -- The Mamas and the Papas