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pen point | by JIM CAMPBELL
Whenever trouble strikes, someone
usually says, “Just remember, every
time a door closes another opens.” There’s
a lot of truth in those helpful words and also
in the observation, “It may be so, but it is
hell in the hallways.” With the disruptions
under way at the present time – Uber, low
oil prices, computer jobs going offshore,
robots in factories, more automatic teller
machines and fluctuating global markets,
many doors close and the hallways get
crowded.
As the relentless onrush of the electronic
age rolls out its marvels, it also creates high
levels of uncertainty for workers. These are
tough times. Recently Bill Gates, on PBS’s
Charlie Rose program, predicted that in the
next 30 years robots will be able to master
the complexities of doing the jobs now
done by personal care workers. This speed
of innovation and change shows no sign of
slowing down.
Many say this constant disruption is the
new normal and must be endured by those
in the hallways. Those who disagree, and
want to fight back, are often called Luddites.
That’s the name given to a group of English
self-employed weavers in 1811 (at the very
beginning of the Industrial Revolution).
They protested against new power-driven
looms that were taking away their jobs, their
income, their way of life – which had been
stable for hundreds of years.
When their distress was not dealt with,
they organized to fight back, and, in the
process, some of the new looms were
smashed. The government sent in the army
and punished the weavers severely.
Later, in 1830, in the south of England,
farm workers were also being displaced,
this time by threshing machines that caused
unemployment and drove down the
wages of those left working on the farms.
Some threshing machines were destroyed
and some crops were burnt. A group of
the protestors, the Todpuddle Martyrs,
were arrested, tried and sentenced to be
transported to Tasmania. The judge said:
“The land you have disgraced will see you
no more. The friends with whom you are
connected will be parted from you forever
in this world.” It was a harsh outcome for the
When constant disruption is the new normal, and some people never
find a door open for them, compassion is called for.
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and for help with the distress of their families.
So, disruptions in the face of changes
are not new – and neither are the debates
about the process. Obviously, in the long
run, the weaving machines produced
more affordable clothing for people, and,
over time, mechanized farming produced
an abundant food supply for the growing
populations. Thus, many argue, change is
always good.
However, it is just as obvious that change
can create waves of suffering, producing
many whose lives may never get put back
together, who never find a door open for
them. One of the world’s great economists,
John Maynard Keynes, said, “In the long
run we are all dead.” We have to heal the
present as well as look forward to bright
new days ahead. We need to look after the
casualties of change.
I speak of casualties because it best
describes the reality. Workers are like
soldiers in the front line, who not through
any fault of their own, are not in control
of the forces that swirl around them. Like
soldiers, when they are casualties, they
need to be treated with compassion, with
respect for their contribution to the cause,
and supported in the adjustments that have
to be made in their lives.
As the rate of change increases,
employers, governments and our society
in general need to prepare to deal with
the economics, the innovations and the
casualties with more compassion and
respect. b
Jim Campbell is an Oakville
author, writer and long-time
contributor to HOMEdigest. His most
recent book, ‘Glimpses Through
the Mirror: The Collected Pen Point
Columns’, is available online at Indigo.ca and
Amazon.ca. We welcome your comments on
this column at homedigesteditor@sympatico.ca.
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sandwiches with a knife and fork, they
would also be delicious served in bite-size
squares or rounds.
Smoked Trout, Radish and Sprout
Smørrebrød
Ingredients
1/2 cup (125 mL) ricotta cheese
2 Tbsp (30 mL) snipped chives or finely
chopped fresh dill
1 Tbsp (15 mL) drained capers, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
4 thin slices dark rye bread
4 to 6 radishes, sliced paper thin
8 oz (225 g) smoked trout
1/4 cup (70 mL) pea sprouts
PREPARATION TIME:
10 minutes
SERVES: 4
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
1 Serving
PROTEIN: 23 grams | FAT: 7 grams | CARBOHYDRATES: 23 grams |
CALORIES: 251 | FIBRE: 2 grams | SODIUM: 805 mg
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xtending from the scenic fjords of
northern Norway to the abundant fields
of Denmark, Scandinavia is home to
a varied and unique gastronomic culture.
It’s honest, simple food anchored by the
fruits of the sea and land, and boasting bold
flavours.
In Denmark, open-faced sandwiches are
called smørrebrød (pronounced s’more-
broad). They are typically built on thin
slices of dark rye bread. The version here
excels as a snack, hors d’œuvre or meal.
Pair it with Spring Potato Salad lightened
with fresh peas, green onions, dill, white
wine vinegar and grainy Dijon mustard.
While the Danes eat these hearty
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Instructions
In small bowl, stir together
ricotta, chives, capers and
pepper until combined. Spread
mixture over each slice of bread.
Arrange radish slices over ricotta,
overlapping slightly. Break trout into large
pieces and arrange over radishes. Top with
pea sprouts.
Spring Potato Salad
Scandinavians love their potatoes, and
adding fresh seasonal green onions, peas
and dill gives the potato salad a lighter taste.
Serve in lettuce-lined bowls, if desired.
Ingredients
1-1/2 lb (700 g) potatoes, peeled (if
desired), cut into chunks
1 lb (450 g) fresh peas
2 Tbsp (30 mL) white wine vinegar
3 Tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) grainy Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced green onions
2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh dill
Instructions
Place potatoes in medium saucepan. Cover
with cold water and bring to boil. Cover,
reduce heat and simmer until fork tender,
15 to 20 minutes. During last minute of
cooking, add peas. Drain well. Place in
large bowl; stir in 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of the
vinegar. Cool completely.
Meanwhile in small bowl, whisk
remaining vinegar with oil, mustard and
salt until blended. Toss potatoes with
dressing, onions and dill. Taste and drizzle
with a bit more vinegar if needed. b
PREPARATION TIME:
15 minutes
COOKING TIME:
15-20 minutes
SERVES: 8
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
PROTEIN: 5 grams
FAT: 5 grams
CARBOHYDRATES: 23 grams
CALORIES: 160
FIBRE: 4 grams
SODIUM: 90 mg
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flows and that each element has a
purpose for the room.
ng a room together for
hen decorating a room for young adults,
it is most important to create a multi-
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this space: studying, reading, music, hobbies,
hanging out with friends, fashion shows,
sleepovers and quiet time. It is a space of their
own, a place of comfort and an extension of
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When putting a room together, using a
single source of inspiration will really help
to ensure that the room flows and that each
element has a purpose for the room. It
could be a fabric, rug, piece of art, or in this
case, wallpaper.
On the walls, we used a twist to a classic
style. Adding a chair rail, we painted the
bottom portion white and wallpapered the
upper portion for a dramatic effect. We
kept the ceiling classic white and installed a
whimsical and pretty shell chandelier.
I always design a bedroom around the
bed, using it as the main focal point. We
placed the bed across from the door to the
room, on the far wall, with a bench at its
foot, adding a pop of royal blue in an ikat-
influenced pattern.
For the desk area, we added some easy
glam to the teen’s old desk by topping
it with a custom-cut mirror and adding
glamorous crystal knobs. The client had an
antique armchair that was not being used,
so we had it painted and reupholstered,
which made it into a character piece. On
the wall above the desk, we hung a shelf
and corkboard, which provided a home for
collectables.
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finished with a stylish croc vinyl in metallic
grey and then complemented with an
eclectic mix of pillows of different colours
and patterns that all co-ordinated with the
wallpaper scheme.
For the window treatment, we had a
custom valance made from an adorable
Kravet fabric with a gentle curve and
pretty box pleats. And for room darkening,
a blackout waterfall roman shade was
installed. I often suggest this look to my
clients, as machine-made blinds are more
durable and easy to operate compared to
custom-made fabric roman shades, and
they also are more cost-effective overall.
We are delighted with how the room
came together for our young client. It is
a fun and vibrant room, while still being
classic and elegant, and it will grow with
her throughout her teen years. b
Accredited designer Kate
Davidson is the principal of Kate
Davidson Design Inc., a multi-
disciplinary interior design firm
that provides complete design, renovating and
decorating services throughout the GTA. For
details, visit www.katedavidsondesign.com or
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14. 14 | HOMEdigest | Summer 2016
getting organized | by HELLEN BUTTIGIEG
om would remind me every
day when I came home
from school to put my shoes
where they belong. It took some time, but
eventually it became a habit.
Putting things back where we found
them is something we were taught in
kindergarten. In fact, it’s one of the credos
Robert Fulghum shares in his book,
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in
Kindergarten.
It’s simple, really. Instead of dropping
things in random places to be put away
later, if we put things back in the proper
places as soon as we are finished using
them, our home will always look tidy, and
with hardly any effort.
The few seconds it takes to do this is
nothing compared to the time it takes to
look for something that wasn’t put back in
its proper home. We actually save time and
feel less stress because we can find things
when we need them. So why don’t we do it?
I bet some of you are saying, it’s not me,
it’s him (or her). One of the most common
things couples fight about is the division
of domestic responsibilities. Resentment
builds when one partner feels the load is
not shared equally. What do you do if one
person usually puts things away while the
other leaves things strewn about?
I heard about a woman who was so fed
up with her husband’s habit of leaving his
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his side of the bed. He couldn’t get into bed
without moving the stuff. Eventually, he
learned it was better to put stuff away as he
went along. I feel that’s a little extreme. It’s
never a good idea for couples to turn their
bedroom into a battlefield.
My suggestion is to meet halfway; the
neat one could get a little less compulsive
in picking up, and the messy one could get
a little tidier. Couples need to do this not
only to save their own sanity but for the
sake of their relationship.
Here are some strategies to make this
habit easier to implement:
Assign a home
Make sure you have assigned proper
homes to things (e.g., bills in the ‘to pay’
tray, keys in the bowl by the entrance).
Without that, items will just get moved from
pile to pile or get stuffed haphazardly into
drawers.
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If you live in a home with more than
one floor, use a basket near the steps. In the
basket on the bottom floor, deposit each
item that belongs on the next floor. When
you are heading upstairs, grab the basket
and put away the contents immediately
(not tomorrow). You can also keep a
basket near the top of the stairs for items
that need to go downstairs. Keep the cycle
going and swap the baskets out.
Adopting this simple habit of putting
things back when you are finished using
them will go a long way in maintaining
the tidiness of your home with minimal
time and effort. It may also improve your
relationship with your partner. b
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