Barbed Wire and Roses.

Barbed Wire and Roses.

I had not ventured into the realms of abstract for some time so thought I would just for a bit return to that are of work. I was thinking that the weather we have been having here where I live had two distinct sides to it. There was the fact that all of the roads in and out of the village for times had become impassible. Delivery trucks were not getting into the village so the little local store was having problems getting the much-needed commodities, shelves were looking very empty, apart from the fruit shelf which suited me just fine.

On the other side of the coin when I went out walking I saw some really beautiful scenery that captivated my attention. SO I hoped this abstract in some ways captured my thoughts and feelings and some of the colours. 

The other aspect of the period of snow also brought memories of childhood. Such memories also brought an acute awareness of how things have changed over the years.

I do not remember ever having a day off school because of inclement weather. What I can remember is teachers standing in front of the class dressed in fur coats to keep warm and we wearing outdoor clothing. Now I am aware that teachers now have to travel and must be safe whereas most of my teachers lived locally.

We have come a long way. I just so wish that some would appreciate that this is the case. in spite of all the things that are so much better, there are still some who are just never happy. They manage to find something to complain about and look to blame somebody.

I discovered this in my reading and study, it most certainly shows how things have moved.

This notice was put up in the office to announce the change of working conditions for the good of the staff. Read and consider.

1. This firm has reduced the hours of work, and the clerical staff will now only have to be present between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays.

2. Clothing must be of a sober nature. The clerical staff will not disport themselves in raiment of bright colours, nor will they wear hose unless in good repair.

3. Overshoes and topcoats may not be worn in the office, but neck scarves and headwear may be worn in inclement weather.

4. A stove is provided for the benefit of the clerical staff. Coal and wood must be kept in the locker. It is recommended that each member of the clerical staff bring four pounds of coal each day during the cold weather.

5. No member of the clerical staff may leave the room without permission from the supervisor.

6. No talking is allowed during business hours.

7. The craving for tobacco, wine, or spirits is a human weakness, and as such is forbidden to all members of the clerical staff.

8. Now that the hours of business have been drastically reduced, the partaking of food is allowed between 11:30 and noon, but work will not on any account cease.

9. Members of the clerical staff will provide their own pens. A new sharpener is available on application to the supervisor.

10. The supervisor will nominate a senior clerk to be responsible for the cleanliness of the main office and the private office. All boys and juniors will report to him 40 minutes before prayers and will remain after closing hours for similar work. Brushes, brooms, scrubber, and soap are provided by the owners.( How generous of them)

11. The owners recognize the generosity of the new labour laws but will expect a great rise in output of work to compensate for these near Utopian conditions.

I make no comment but I am sure there are still some who say that things are still not good enough for this day and age. 

Have a marvellous day I have just remembered I do not have to go out, no work I wonder how I can fill my day?