Open Air

In many places on earth a sunny day is quite ordinary and not such a important topic of conversation and delight. Here, however, when we're blessed with a bright winter day, we freak out in a very restrained sort of way.

I dashed into BCIT to do a bit of photocopying for this weekend's classes. I could go in a half hour early on Saturdays, but I get nervous not having everything organized and ready. What if the machines were to be out of toner? What if there were an electrical blackout? No, it's better to be well prepared, I say.



On my return to the bus stop, I passed these carpentry students working diligently. I thought what a great day to be half outside for class! Try as I might, I've never joined the likes of Aristotle and held class under a tree.