Health foundations all over Alberta have started a campaign to encourage Albertans to decorate their front windows with hearts, in support of the front line medical workers waging war on the pandemic.
As part of my Living Small series of posts, I have taken photos of some of the examples we have seen on our short local walks, including our own front window. I seem to have photo bombed that shot.
Seriously folks, we all need to get behind this group who have done such a fabulous job under the adversity of both the pandemic and the dubious restructuring, wage controls and autocratic wage reductions being attempted by our current provincial government.
Their continued dedication in the face of all this adversity shows that their hearts are all in the right place. So, the least we can do is put our hearts in the right places….our front windows.
I salute all front line workers, whether they be working in hospitals or with at risk people, in patrol cars or ambulances, driving big rigs filled with food and needed supplies, workers remaining on duty to ensure that electricity, water and natural gas continue to flow or grocery store workers making sure we can all get our necessary food and supplies. These are indeed tough times, but they are made easier to bear because of all of you. Thank you all!
a friend’s front door…we had a social distance visit with themour front windowhearts a plentya sign put up by a home developer, property manager in a local parkthe park looks a little bleak as it comes out of winter and even bleaker with social distancing
After working for 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 3+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wanted me to do has been rewarding.
While I still miss the social aspect of working with a team of great people, I have managed to keep in touch with many from my former team and I have many friends and family members who now fulfill this part of my life. Now that my Patty has retired, we are able to spend more time in pursuits and with people who are near and dear to us.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may not become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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8 thoughts on “Living Small – You Gotta Have Heart”
I love that idea. I’ve seen so many hearts on my walks and it really does lift the spirits.
For sure. We all need something to take our minds of reality. The warm weather is not improving the social distancing on walks. We ended up sticking to the streets.Thanks for reading Lael. Allan
I made big lace hearts for all our front windows. I also painted rainbow rocks (with Thank you workers) and placed them by all the mailboxes in our neighborhood. We do appreciate all their work
Yay. I thought you might craft something along these lines Ann. Hope you are well. With the return of warm weather here, the walkers are out in force and do not seem to understand social distancing does not mean walk just as close to others, but walk faster. Enjoying iced coffee on our back deck right now. Much safer. Stay well, you guys. Allan
Wow, this is such a beautiful idea! I really hope we’ll return to much better and kinder world once this is over. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 😀 Aiva
I love that idea. I’ve seen so many hearts on my walks and it really does lift the spirits.
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For sure. We all need something to take our minds of reality. The warm weather is not improving the social distancing on walks. We ended up sticking to the streets.Thanks for reading Lael. Allan
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I made big lace hearts for all our front windows. I also painted rainbow rocks (with Thank you workers) and placed them by all the mailboxes in our neighborhood. We do appreciate all their work
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Yay. I thought you might craft something along these lines Ann. Hope you are well. With the return of warm weather here, the walkers are out in force and do not seem to understand social distancing does not mean walk just as close to others, but walk faster. Enjoying iced coffee on our back deck right now. Much safer. Stay well, you guys. Allan
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Wow, this is such a beautiful idea! I really hope we’ll return to much better and kinder world once this is over. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 😀 Aiva
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There is a lot of kindness around right now, but watching South of the border, I am quite concerned. Thanks for reading. Allan
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What a wonderful idea!
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It gives appreciation to the front line workers, while giving isolating families something positive to do. Hope all is well Angie. Allan
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