Cracking the Code on Road Construction

If your commute has been impacted by road work, Or stuck in traffic you called the state a jerk. There’s more to come, so don’t call the DOT clerk. Expect to fluctuate between impatient and berserk!

We were given fair notice by visit and emails the state would being resurfacing the road for several months. I got a weekly email and forwarded to the employees of what to expect. Our large business park has two entrances. More than once they both seemed to be blocked off. There was another road for escape, fortunately. It certainly cut down on traffic.

This weekend ‘THE Highway’ will be down to one lane; Yes, it’s inconvenient and a major pain. But we can be patient, it’s not all in vain. While they resurface the road to a perfect plane.

You’re mistaken if you thought they were done. They’ll begin again out in the hot sun. So get out before the road is over-run, And consider yourself lucky, ‘cause it’s no fun. It will be wonderful when the roadwork is completed. It will continue all summer on one road or another, but what a nice smooth ride we will have when they are completed.

Look Who's On the Bus

On my way home a friend I did spy. Yes, while in my car and out of my eye. It surprised me, but I wasn't shy. Snapped a photo and sent by email not fly.

When folks are driving we seldom look at the people in the other cars around us. Today I saw a bus turn the corner and glanced at the big photo on the side. You can imagine my surprise, when I recognized it as a friend, Carolee and her mother. In seconds I snapped a photo and just sent it too her. Yes, she know about it, but I wanted her to know that I saw it. Thanks UTA & Intermountain Health Care for using real people. I knew her.

After the bus incident, and while feeling happy, I looked to my right and who should I see, but Kevin a pretty nice fellow employee. One more shot to add to my glee. Yes, to see two folks you recognize at the same time, when you don't normally look around at the other drivers. It was a great day.

100 Years Old and Counting Wishes

This gal, Clara, is 100 now! Her birthday was on Friday the 13th, Wow! She doesn't look a day over 80, now. May we get her good looks and age to endow.

I told Clara, I had never met a person that was 100. That's because she was still 99, a few days shy when I took her photo. The U.S. president used to send a birthday card to those that made the century mark. I don't know if he still does or if Al Roker continues to wish folks the same on the morning news, but thanks for remembering them anyway.

Pink Raspberry Shake & Flora Husbandry

This fluffy pink makes me crave a raspberry shake. You know the famous ones, from up at Bear Lake. So let’s plan a fun, time-off August break. If you come, too, we’ll throw in some birthday cake.

I am so grateful for the many beautiful flowering trees planted everywhere. It makes spring so awesome. This is for all the arborists and husbandry that created and improved upon these wondrous trees and designs. You are the best.

Remember to Thank Jesus, Easter and Every Day

Jesus, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter still thy face to see And in thy presence rest. ***** No voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than thy blest name, O Savior of mankind! *****

*****O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! *****Jesus, our only joy be thou, As thou our prize wilt be; Jesus, be thou our glory now, And thru eternity. by Bernard of Clairvaux

It is so easy to get caught up in worldly cares and forget the gifts Jesus so willingly gave us all. This year, ponder, feel, remember and love Him enough to immerse yourself in his love. Imagine him sitting beside you or with arms outstretched waiting for us to come unto Him. We will both be glad we did.

Thank You Means Alot

The boss sends out emails if someone excels. When I read about them it really compels Me to try harder and from me it expels My best efforts even if just for Gels.

I was surprised when a fellow employee sent this complimentary email about a gel pen I had ordered. I smiled all day long. You can bet I ordered more and appreciated his kindness. Do the same today for someone you work with or for. You would be surprised the difference it will make.

Doing Your Friends, Employees and Fat A Favor

My boss (the lab manager) thinks he is doing the employees a favor by bringing in boxes of treats, donuts, apple fritters, cookies and so on several times a month. He is such a great man and leader. I think many of us are getting tired of the same old thing. Yes, they are fresh and amazing, just out of the oven at his favorite bakery; but so full of sugar, sugar and more sugar.

My boss plopped these on my desk and said, “Have some.” Just a little thing, but makes those cravings in my tum. It doesn’t top the list of my best goodie or yum. So I’ll skip this treat, and not bite when he brings the chum.

He brings in three large boxes of a variety of fritters often. I quit having a whole fritter and just cut a small piece off when I go in the lunchroom. The problem with that is all those little pieces add up to one giant one. At first, i didn't like them. After trying some, I would get a sugar high, but then I began to like them. Now, I just have to stay as far away from them as I can.

Please dear Boss, How about some apples, oranges or bananas. I and many of us would love them. You are thin, but many of us are fighting a battle that is gargantuan in size.