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16 - WATERLOO culomcua - THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 24. 2016 Gen“. lg “89d to the cormnute HEBI' lllOVll. lg fl‘Olll the home office mil quite recently, I wouldn't last few feet could still take 20 min- years? l'll wave thanks to the construc- t have felt qualified to com‘ utes some mornings. \ v 1 \\ i a lnolongerusethe term 'moming tion workers directing traffic, even ment on the state oftraific on Despite some challenges, self- ‘ l l ‘ ‘ ' rush” in reference to that first sip of if they turn their sign from ”slow” ourlocal roadways. employment does have its beneâ€" ( l ,\ l 5 coffee each day. to “stop” right before it's my turn in Not because i didn't drive, but fits. As i set my own hours, I'd plan _ Congestion created by rerouted line. ' rather because the majority of time errand runs for times when traffic . "--v traffic during ongoing LRT construc~ When it comes to the LRT and I drove only when it suited me to do was lighter. W, tion is part of the challenge, l realize. road construction, I see progress. 1 so. l'd get groceries mid-morning or 5“ [pass at least one major road project really do. Remember, the projects , For several years, my daily com- mid-aftemoon, for example. when on mywayto work as well. slowing our commute right now will mute to the office involved stairs and i not only got to the store and found ' “4 As this is all fairly new to me, ensure we can get there much faster hallways, not roads and highways. a parking spot faster, but inside ’ _ h ' so my opinion of our local traffic is in future. They're not a necessary With the exception of the occa- the aisle traffic was lighter and the g.“ . ‘ clearly not as jaded as that of others. evil. they are simply necessary. sional meeting. i worked alone from checkout lines were shorter too. * Sadly. l rarely go a morning without Take it from me, too. The comâ€" a home office. Casual Fridays meant Wanting a new challenge now encountering at least one driver lay- mute isn't always easier for the self» simply staying in my pajamas. that my daughters are older. I decid- ing on the horn or gesturing rudely employed who work from home. While I didn't need to venture ed to retum to full»tlme office work to another. Roadblocks and unexpected outside, l'd still encounter road~ and took on a maternity leave oonâ€" PENNY l'm not letting it get to me, delays can happen no matter where blocks during my in-house com- maearlierthisiall. ‘ WALFORD though. i still let cars merge in front you work. mute. A detour through the laundry I‘m enjoying the experience and of me, and I still smile and wave to no room, for example, always meant the folks i work with are great, but I'll " ' ‘ folkswho retumthefavour. A marketingmanagerandfreelance delays. betheiirsttoadmitthlsnewcom- MM,M&dflmmm lbelievethoseworldngmensure writerbasedinWaterloo,PmnyWal- i might be able to see my desk mute has been somewhat eyevopen~ come from! Has our population mal- the viability of our local infrastrucâ€" find regularlyrum on aboutlifeat from the fridge, but travelling those lng. iv gone up that much in just a few turedeserve ourrespect. ww.$a4ck4Wordscom. WLU and Homewood Health Centre partner on new music therapy initiative Wilfrid laurier University is partnering with as we increase our teaching capacity in the mental. physical, emotional and spiritual chairfrom zone-zoos. the Homewood Health Centre to establish a a Faculty of Music." said Glen Carmthers, dean health. 'We strongly believe in the power of music new Music lherapist-in»Residence. of launer‘s Foamy of Music in a press release. The Music Therapist-inâ€"Residence was and the role it plays in the wellbeing of others" The new position will supervise undergrad 'We are always stronger when we partner with made possible through a donation from Bryce said Bryce, in a press release, uate and graduate student placements, provide community organizations and this partnership and Nanq (Sander Mclennan) Walker, who “Since music is an important part of our clinical services at Homewood Health, conduct with the Homewood Health Centre is a par- have a long-standing relationdiip with lander. lives, we believe that this specialized program research at the Homewood Research Institute ticularly appropriate fit. We are very pleased to Walker is pastâ€"chair of the university’ 3 Board will help to improve the lives of people in our and Manfred and Penny Conrad Institute for be able to appoint our first Music Therapist-in- of Governors and recently rweived the univer- community,’ said Nancy. Music Therapy Research while teaching at Lau- Residence at laurier.’ sity‘s Distinguished Governor Award for his The first Music Therapist‘in-Residence will ner's Waterloo campus. Laurier established one of Canada's first outstanding service to the tmlvemlty a board begin in January 2017 fora three-yearterm. "laurier's renowned music therapy pros and only undergraduate music therapy pro- grams and research institute will provide vital grams in 1986 and its graduate program in clinical and research services to Homewood 2002. Music therapy uses music and musical Health through this position, at the same time elements to promote, maintain and restore H a rd Wa te r i S to u g h tO live W l t h WATERLOO REGION . ’ ._ “A . ~ V fl, a” . _~ ~. ' ..'. ”ref; "‘ V" ’” ~‘ ' WATERLoo amount mom Wm , . w ’ m -. _ ' ' . t ~ -' as an , , » " a! . “37: ., A; if“ “(a ... » , at z" x. - ,..;, J N V7 J ’ t‘ l!- :1‘ ,r.'., l. "A“'§"‘.lr a _ ' ., ' {a j H ,,< . > if; F i . ' ‘ " it"; _ \.' 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