Back to the grind

This week, students in this part of the world began the school year (a week ahead of their friends in other districts located South of our locale). Apparently those who are in charge of planning the timetables say that this is required in order to get the teachable days scheduled for the coming academic year.

The start of the school year always signals a certain restarting to various parts of the routines that we observe in my walk of life too. As such, the first meeting of this 'year' (a gathering with the folks who coordinate liturgical happenings around here, was held tonight. Actually, meetings with this committee don't happen all that often, but as a result, we tend to cover a significant amount of ground when we do.

There are often a number of ideas bandied about, and some of them actually get put into practice quite effectively. People who are willing to advance possiblities for making things better, more interesting, and more lively are always welcome at this table, and the followup that must happen following the meeting often proves to be challenging and rewarding at the same time.

As it turns out, we had at least a preliminary look at various celebrations which will take place here in the coming days, weeks and months ... right up until Christmas and New Year's Day. Now we need to do the necessary 'stuff' so that all these plans can become a reality.