I hope that this finds you well.

Me, I am doing very well. This last spring I was headhunted. Truly a moment out of the movies. An anonymous caller on the display.  The familiar voice of an old client.  A generous offer of employment with a reputable software company.  Doing what I do best – helping others!

The offer was very generous. I weighed your need for those few hours each spring, the value of your smile and the warmth of your good buy till next year.  I creaked and stretched these old bones, scanned the neglected garden and looked longingly at the cloth stash in the back.

Time for change.

I took the job.  Since the end of May I have been employed full time with ComVida Corporation a made in Canada software company. My new work is fun, challenging and a full bent learning environment.

I need to let go of my sole proprietorship.  I haven’t yet finished the year off for my tax returns so once they are finished so am I.  For 23 years I have processed details of your lives and others like you.  I have seen what works and what doesn’t. Young and old, each has its place in our society. And I have grown thought it all. You have been a wonderful teacher and for that I thank you.

I have learned that each moment is precious. And those who are close to me I have tended to neglect the most during tax season. I now find that I need more time for my self and my loved ones so I bid you farewell. 

Cathy

 

To my word press readers – I am posting this here for feedback.  I haven’t yet sent this out or told many that I am closing my business.  I have been so busy working full time and running my business after hours.  First I wanted to ensure that the job would work –  there was a reason for being self employed for 23 years. And now I just need to finish the year before I can truly rest in the security of full time employment. And Sewing!

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Siblings and their musings of dialogue.

Old Man Willow has  a mind of his own. 

A view from way down the street!  there is another house behind the tree.

The Old willow tree from up the street!  It is majestic.

Somewhere under the long branches are is our power line.

It is truly a healthy tree. 

(Before the cut)

Tree Experts came over the weekend to trim the tree from the power lines.

 

Now you can see the power lines! And day light!

This was done so the electricians can come in and fix the power line into the house.  One of the old limbs was resting on our power line and with the added weight pulled the power line into the roof of the house.  A dangerous happening by all accounts.  This must have happened over winter allowing animals to find shelter in our attic.  I know I heard them in the attic but it took until late spring to find the opening left by the willow.

 

We have covered the opening with a cut piece of tarp.

 

The willow is very old – over a hundred is my best guess.

 

 

Thanks for reading!