Ding Dong! The strike is dead!
Let us all rejoice as we head back to class three weeks into the school year.
Resuming regular responsibilities after the never-ending summer requires some adjustment. In addition to the early call of the alarm clock and the daily dilemma of what to wear:
1. Normal cooking has now been resumed. No more grazing on bags of salad, frozen pizza and ice cream because I’m too fraught to cook. I’ve got a hearty chicken and vegetable stew bubbling in the crock pot and I’m gearing up to make chocolate chip oatmeal cookies for lunch box treats. Now we’re talking!
2. Not everyone is thrilled with the new schedule. After three months of constant companionship, our needy Chihuahua is less than pleased to be left alone all day when we go to work/school.
3. Kindness comes when you least expect it. Last week, I received something in the mail. I called my sailor.
“Someone sent us a Turkey Voucher!”
“A turkey vulture?”
“Voucher, not vulture.”
Turkey Vouchers are a local thing–a coupon we can exchange for delicious turkey goodness–mmm! Someone, who only put their return address on the envelope, sent me one.
Using my well-developed detective skills (and a reverse address search site), I discovered who sent it and was able to call to thank them. Apparently our turkey benefactors had noticed my stress level going through the roof as the strike progressed and wanted to do something nice for me.
Thank you!
4. Best of all–I had time to contact the Christmas tree farm lady and cancel my journey into the wilderness. I remain gloriously bear bite free as I go back to my real job!
The Sailor's Woman 
Joining in with the celebrations from the UK!
Woo hoo! Thank you!
So glad the strike is over 🙂
Me, too! I’m relieved to be back at work and to have my boy back in class.
P.S. Buy a new handbag to celebrate. I’m sure the Sailor would only be too delighted!
Funny you should mention it. I have my eye on one and it’s calling my name! 🙂
Oh Nanette – that is wonderful news. Get the turkey and enjoy. Get back to work – the chihuahuahuahuahaui will cope. I think it’s totally fantastic. Just don’t screw it up with the small print. I think I shall celebrate it even myself – such is the relief. Cheers!
Thank you! It’s a huge relief. Returning to school after more than three months away is an adjustment for all us, even our little hairy friend. Once the weather gets a bit cooler I’ll bring her with me in the car. She loves car rides and it breaks the up lonely day for her.