Did you hear the latest about our Canadian money? It's going plastic! It will take a while to get used to this difference between our general legal tender and Canadian Tire tender.
Jim Flaherty announced this upcoming change during his budget speech in the House of Commons yesterday. You can read all about it here.
I guess we won't have to worry about the bills going through the washing machine in our pants pocket anymore. And, they're supposed to last longer, the physical bills I mean, not the money in our pocket.
Will we still be able to crumple our money? It's always a treat to find an unexpected $5 bill crumpled up in the bottom of a purse, a pocket, or shoved down the side of the couch.
Years ago I knew an owner of a local restaurant. He always very carefully smoothed out all the bills – unfolding corners, taping up the rips, and making the pile as flat, neat and tidy as he could – before taking it to the bank for deposit. I guess he won't be doing that anymore.
We've seen a lot of changes in our currency over the years. Do you remember $1and $2 bills?
Regardless of the alterations and updates money is still money. We can still use bills to make purchases. The function is still the same.
It's the same with the publishing industry. Many things have changed. And, changes are continuing. But, in spite of all that, writers will still write, editors will still edit and people will still read. New technologies and new ideas bring new and exciting opportunities.
It's reported that the new plastic bills will not be flame retardant, but will be very durable.
Hmm, and maybe that's what we need to be, durable – tough, strong and resilient. And open to flame – the flame of the Holy Spirit as He works through us for the glory of God.
We're all in this together.
© 2010 Denise Rumble