Exhausting Week

A lot was worked on this week and we are tired. Not only is this a production week for the paper (distributed on Thursday, mailed on Friday), but a lot of writing, late breaking coverage and the election results needed. I do that work in the main. Others volunteer, too, but city matters and city administration issues I’m the front man for.

Additionally I was on the ballot to remain on the board of commissioners for the Park District. (I won!) Management differences at the paper erupted and stole precious time and energy leaving frayed nerves and friendships in the wake.

On top of it all the Arts Council annual showcase event is this Sunday and its all hands on deck to produce it and bring it home successfully to the entire community. It is a day long event and exhausting for the volunteers and board members. Artists, too, of course!  We couldn’t do anything without them!! They are the reason we labor on.

Next week is packed with board meetings and official duties as well. And the CoffeeCON blockbuster event arrives in May, something any coffee lover will love and look forward to. Still, it has to be produced and supported if it is to be a success.

Meanwhile, church, charities and other organizations and issues beg for attention. Volunteers throughout the city are lending hands and heart to make good things happen. They will of course happen; but their joint appearance does tax the core strength of the community at times.

We shall get through this.

Meanwhile back at our private abode we still are searching for housing that will contain and nurture our lives. That is a tall task. Living in one the most expensive counties in the nation makes that task more difficult. We are calling in help from our friends to locate the perfect place so we can continue to live here. And do the things we love in and for the community.

We shall get through this, too. It’s what Americans do so well.

Meanwhile we will sleep and rest to regain some strength from these busy days. Also the reason for this short blog!

April 12, 2013