Family Day!

One of the Thank You gifts that Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty chose to give his faithful voters was a holiday in the middle of the winter for them to spend with their families. Aptly called Family Day, this holiday which is expected to be the third Monday in February will give all a huge respite from the harsh winter and allow them to spend it at home with loved ones.

While there have been mixed reactions to this holiday and one does not know whether it will continue in the years to come, my wife and I have really enjoyed this break. It would have been really though on us if we did not have this long weekend as in the past people worked continuously till Easter after the New Year break. A four month period without a break can really get to you in this country and respite from the winter is something that we all truly appreciate.

Our batteries have been recharged and we are all set to take on the challenges that the new work week will bring us. The Easter break will be a pleasurable one too as we hope by then the weather will be a lot bearable (fingers crossed:-)