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I imagine you have also been putting up some new 2026 calendars in your favourite places. I have a new one in a plastic frame on my desk, (hiding some clutter). It has a floral border across the top, and nice big squares to jot down key appointments or deadlines.
I found this set of monthly calendar pages online which I could download and print out. (I may even print out a set for the kitchen).
I received a very handsome calendar with a spiral wire cord at the top holding the the large pages with colour photos that the family of my cousins Ken and Carol had taken over the past year on display on heavy paper. It is an annual thing with them, and since they travel a lot in the summer, the photos are from very interesting scenery from Italy, Europe, etc. They do this annually.
Their four children have followed in their parents' foot- steps and become teachers, which explains why they love to travel every summer, and all are great photo- graphers! (I am honoured to get their calendar as a gift every Christmas!)
I set aside the last week of December to plot all my work projects for the new year, but because of my two back fractures I've been slowed down in that plan and hope to get most of those plans done this week, but it may run into next week too.
So the calendar pages I printed out will be used the most as these plans develop.
I'll be making charts too, and also edit my password binder pages and print out new pages that are more legible again.
I've also promised some relatives that YES, I will work on my Will in the midst of all this!
I realize not everyone goes through all these planning stages at the beginning of the year, but I would be curious to know if YOU do and what new ideas you might suggest to me.
No guarantees, but I would certainly look at them.
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My best news is that over the last 3 days my back pain has eased up considerably. I was able to go to church on Sunday morning, and a bit of shopping afterwards.
Yesterday I got a good start at my year-end-&-Start a new business agenda, and I'm eager to press on now.
For a quick re-cap. I've had 3 back fractures over the years since 2007 after Dad died. Then I had my 4th one on November 5th, (I was just trying to clear the back deck of some planters that should be brought in - it was snowing just then too!)
As it takes 8 weeks to recover from a fracture I was to be all done with that this very week. But on Dec. 13th I had another fracture closer to my tailbone, It was even more painful but more sporadic. Eight weeks for this one should be up the middle of Feb. However, I'm greatly encouraged with the easing of that pain this week. So maybe the worst of it is over.
However, I'm resolved to be extra careful about what I pick up and carry, and I am taking more Collagen which strengthens bones. (even nails).
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Sometimes, when needing breaks from concentrated work, I allow myself to watch some YouTube videos. One can learn quite a bit from certain ones.
One thing has become clear, we seniors in Canada are going to have to prepare for more stringent driving rules. There will be stronger stipulations for medical tests and driving tests.
We'll also have to have winter tires on our cars between certain dates. (This will apply to everyone.)
Plus sit in on some driver refresher lectures. I do hope I can keep up with these new rules and be able to get around in my own car. Having to rely on others is not a very welcome prospect.
Here is a link to one such video: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZJ7-JkcIY0" New Driving Rules for Seniors in Canada
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