Life is filled with uncertainties. Often it just makes the daily focus interesting. If we had the ability to walk on water each day, the routine could become stale. We learn variation, through success, failure, and everything in between. The parameters of what goals we place for achievement and for a sense of success, varies, often greatly, among individuals. If we were all alike and had similar goals, interests, and drive, there would be only sterile existences.
August 29 will be the 12-year anniversary that The Voice presented a full-time work capacity. It has been varied and interesting. Although newspapers receive a shadow existence because of electronic capabilities, we maintain a role and encourage feedback.
Delivery by the United States Postal Service (USPS) varies in on-time comparisons. Would we wave a magic wand there would be a sense of front-and-center to stimulate consistent delivery goals for the USPS. We send through the Post Office each Wednesday and depend on the success of the sorting centers. The latter is aimed at those who may wonder about the inconsistency of delivery. We remain positive, hopeful. We cherish participation each week.
• Friday, Aug. 20 will be the annual State fundraiser for Special Olympics with the help of Dunkin’ Donuts and various law enforcements. The Torch Run will be the focus.
• Volunteers can help Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity with inside construction in Batavia at 10 Independence drive. Volunteer opportunities are for August 21 and August 28. Contact volunteer coordinator, Julie Clark, at jclark@foxvalleyhabitat.org. A work day is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Clear and Concise, Week 33, Year 2:
Nobody should apologize for making an effort to gain improved communication skills. There are many facets to both speaking and writing well. If we express ourselves well there is an improved opportunity for being understood more clearly, and that avenue is functioning in a concise way. Although math is definite, such as two plus two equals four, expression does have guidelines regardless of what latitude some persons may think they possess in communications.