Feeling safe

Lately there has been a lot of media news about how the economy is not so hot and shootings and all those things that impact your feeling of safety.

However, I have found a few things that help keep my faith in humanity and keep me knowing that I am safe (trust me, with my brain still screwed on...)

• Two of my four students got lost this summer in my suburbia neighborhood (all the houses look alike) and when they asked strangers for help, these people started their cars and just drove them here. After my mini-cardiac arrest about them taking a ride from strangers, they all couldn't stop talking about how friendly and kind Canadians are.
• Working at a non-profit often means that I have to ask for services for a Gift-in-Kind receipt or a discount (not that I feel guilty... it is about the children and youth we serve). I was working on rolling cabinets for our school programs and the wood working shop guy so got our vision. He got discounts on laminate, plywood and even got the wheels donated from a wheel shop. So... Knittinchick went to the wheel shop and thanked the owner who donated. side note: Now if women ever want to meet men, that might be the place-the place smelled like testerone (or maybe that was all the wheels smelling like rubber)
• I know that I can rest easy about my safety as well due to the new Neighborhood Patrol. It has taken over the local park every night as they rehearse and get their moves down. The fact that it is about 6-8year olds having Light Sabre Practice makes me feel even safer. How can that not make you smile?

Hope you can find the things that make you feel safe today!

For your safety

For your Safety, the following Public Safety Announcement is being made:

“There is rumor of potential innocent people being attacked when opening the kitchen fridge. Lower your chances of being attacked by mystery meat trying to evolve to the next level, yogurt gone bad or a massive flat pop by….

1. Taking your lunch out of those massive plastic grocery bags. It saves room for the later day working crowd and reminds you of what you brought.
2. Bringing your lunch in small Rubbermaid containers… not big ones. Big ones hurt more when they fall on your feet.
3. Assuming responsibility if the Lunch That Went Bad grew up in your home. No one will think any less of you for quietly sneaking into the kitchen in the middle of the day and pitching reminders of the lunch that went the wayward way.

On behalf of all those who love their olfactory senses and space for their lunch, we thank you!”