Calling all Humewood Community School alumni: your alma mater wants you.

Humewood is marking its 100^th year anniversary on October 18 from 1pm – 4pm and the school is looking for alumni to spread the word and to help out.

Organizers of the celebration are asking former students to search the recesses of their minds for memories of their time at Humewood. Here is what they want you to think about:

What is your favourite memory of Humewood?

How did you get to school? What did you do during recess?

What did you do after school?

How was school life different from today? Anything else you would like to share?

Organizers plan to put together poster boards with the answers. Feel free to send in photos as well. Please send your replies to Julia Lalande at humewoodcentenary@gmail.com. You can also contact Humewood’s new principal Julie Whitfield at Julie.Whitfield@tdsb.on.ca. Julie would also like to hear from you if you are interested in getting involved on the actual day.

One of six public schools built in 1914, Humewood originally had 11 rooms including three classrooms, each with seats for 48 students. The building also contained an office, a teachers’ lounge, and an inspection room. The 240- x 568-feet lot was valued at $45,440, the building at $90,000 and the furniture, $1,000.

The school’s name came from Humewood Ave., the street that bounded its eastern side, which was named for the Honorable William Hume Blake, the Vice-Chancellor of Upper Canada. His 50-acre estate, built in the 1850s, was named after his ancestral home in Ireland.

In its early days, Humewood’s classrooms were kept at a chilly 50 degrees Fahrenheit. But the building was magnificent with large windows, high ceilings and wide staircases. The classrooms also had high ceilings and rooms were airy and bright.

Over the years, various improvements and changes were made to the school including the addition of services, a gymnasium, a library, a medical health service and outdoor playing fields. At one time the school served its residents as an informal community centre for various organizations and interests. Thanks to the community’s fantastic growth, a brand new school was built in the early ‘70s to meet the needs of this ethnically diverse community.

On a few occasions, Humewood has been threatened with closure but thanks to its devoted school community, supporters have managed to watch its much-loved school grow and prosper.

In 2011, the Toronto District School Board committed millions toward retrofitting Humewood and the school underwent significant renovations that included eliminating the open plan design, new French immersion and specialized classrooms, lockers, smart boards and Wi-Fi.

As we express gratitude for the light in our lives this Thanksgiving, perhaps we should also take a page from the Japanese viewpoint that finds joy in imperfection and send a little nod to the beauty within our own flawed corner of the world.

This aesthetic ideal is known as wabi-sabi and it dates back centuries, emerging as a reaction to tea ceremonies that had become ridiculously drawn out and ostentatious. Some decided to return these communal get-togethers to their roots as simpler, quieter occasions that employed local materials and artisans.

The Japanese have embraced the attitude of wabi-sabi for years, finding beauty in a world that is imperfect, simple, rustic, impermanent and old. Wabi-sabi is not just a style of design but more of a way of life, explains Robyn Griggs Lawrence, who was instrumental in introducing North America to the concept through her two books, The Wabi-Sabi House and Simply Imperfect: Revisiting the Wabi-Sabi House.

“It’s not going out and buying hot-house flowers from Brazil but finding native plants from right where you are,” she explained recently from her home in Colorado. “It’s about practicing and developing your sense of gratitude and contentment for what is right there.”

Lawrence believes those who embrace wabi-sabi will naturally learn to become more appreciative of their lives and have more free-flowing gratitude. She believes it can help people to accept and embrace their homes as sacred, nurturing spaces.

“Wabi-sabi is everything that today’s sleek, mass-produced, technology-saturated culture isn’t,” she says in The Wabi-Sabi House. “It’s flea markets, not warehouse stores; aged wood, not Pergo; rice paper, not glass. Wabi-sabi celebrates cracks and crevices and rot and all the other marks that time and weather and use leave behind.”

“Wabi-sabi is all about clearing away the clutter and dreck so that we can appreciate our homes as beautiful, just the way they are,” she says.

Lawrence’s books are laid out in a type of 12-step pattern in which the reader is taken on a journey that covers topics large and small. You learn tips for slowing down, choosing local artisans or handmade items over imports, the art of silence and meditation, the importance of getting rid of clutter and how to offer your hospitality.

“It’s not how to be Martha Stewart and impress the hell out of your guests. There’s a whole piece on soul in the book.”

In an effort to embrace wabi-sabi, you need to accept the imperfection of your home, a move Lawrence says will prove wonderful and freeing because we all know “that to-do list can make you unhappy in your own home.”

Here are some simple steps from Lawrence’s book for incorporating wabi-sabi into your life right now:

• One day a week, wash the dinner dishes by hand. Taking on this task alone allows you quiet, uninterrupted time to think—or not think.
• Pay attention to your daily bread. Is the food you’re eating in season, and is it available locally? Through the meals you choose and prepare, you can connect with the earth’s cycles and with the place where you live—and live a healthier life. Buy food from your local farmers’ markets and ask the produce manager at your grocery store where different items came from.
• Next time you sweep the floor, consider it a meditation. Opt for the broom over the Dirt Devil whenever possible.
• When you’re invited to someone’s house or even just to a meeting, bring a small gift—nothing extravagant, just a small gesture (a jar of homemade jam, apples from your tree or a luxurious bar of soap) that lets them know they’re appreciated.
• Offer everyone who comes to visit a cup of tea. Serve it in pretty cups with a little something sweet. If no one comes by, enjoy a cup of tea by yourself in the late afternoon.
• Keep one vase in your home filled with seasonal flowers.
• Take a walk every day. Let this be your opportunity to open up your senses and to experience the changing seasons.
• Learn to knit or crochet.
• Next time you buy something, stop and ask questions. Who made it? How was it made? Where does it come from?

Who knows? Slowing down a little may give us the presence of mind to appreciate more.

The National Association of Green Agents and Brokers (NAGAB) provide a Greenbroker and Greenagent certification program to Realtors across Canada. To get more information or to sign up for a course, visit www.nagab.org. Elden Freeman M.E.S., AGB, broker is the founder and executive director of the non-profit organization. 1-877-524-9494 Email elden@nagab.org.

Given the extreme weather we’ve been having – from floods and ice storms to reports of tornadoes – it’s difficult to know what September has in store as I write this in early August.

Will the weather gods smile down and give us a month filled with balmy Indian-summer days?

Or will September feel winter’s looming grip just around the corner? Either way, September is the perfect time to start getting your outdoors ready for the big chill.

Begin by putting together an attractive autumn planter using the best of the fall season –ornamental cabbages and kales, mums, cora bells, verbena and sedum. Hopefully this may inspire you to continue with garden jobs that are less immediately rewarding.

Collect seeds for next spring and harvest herbs for drying and other ripened vegetables.

If your hostas are the size of Mini Coopers now is the time to divide and conquer. Overgrown perennials can flower poorly and become floppy. Fall is the best time to divide perennials and share them with neighbours or to plant elsewhere. Water the plant well a day or two before digging it up. Try to divide on a cloudy day as hot sun will stress plants.

Now is the time to plant spring and summer flowering perennials as well as new trees and shrubs allowing six to eight weeks for roots to form before winter’s frost sets in. Be sure to add compost or manure to your garden beds.

While this is easy to neglect, watering trees and shrubs until the ground freezes is an important task as it helps them better weather the ravages of winter.

Don’t let fall leaves go to waste. Shred collected leaves and bag them to be used as winter mulch.

Pull weeds before they go to seed to reduce the amount of weeds your lawn and garden will have next year.

Don’t forget to turn off your outside water taps. Store hoses and sprinklers. Clean and store or cover bird feeders, gardening tools, water features. Empty and clean clay containers. Bring them indoors to protect them from cracking.

If you’re a big fan of the ‘Stinking Rose’ otherwise known as garlic then you will want to find a sunny spot to plants your cloves. Plant cloves eight centimetres deep and 15 centimetres apart. Expect to harvest the following July.

Root vegetables such as carrots and parsnips can be harvested all winter. Remove top foliage from the plants and cover them with a 15-centimetre-thick mulch of leaves or straw. Throw an old piece of carpeting on top and let the snow fall as it may. Lift the coverings to dig out veggies as needed.

Feed your lawn with organic lawn fertilizer in the fall. Typically, these fertilizers while more expensive up front are cost effective in the long run as they require fewer applications in addition to decreasing the need for pest controls and promoting better growing conditions. Or you can try making some with your very own compost. Fill a bucket or container one-quarter full with compost and top up with water. Leave for three days and then strain the mixture. Dilute the compost tea with water before spraying your lawn. Also, remember to aerate your lawn as well.

While none of these suggestions will ward off winter’s arrival, know that your lawn and gardens will be better off for making the effort come spring.

The National Association of Green Agents and Brokers (NAGAB) provide a Greenbroker and Greenagent certification program to Realtors across Canada. To get more information or to sign up for a course, visit www.nagab.org. Elden Freeman M.E.S., AGB, broker is the founder and executive director of the non-profit organization. 1-877-524-9494 Email elden@nagab.org.

The fact that Tovah Socha found the most pooch-friendly real estate brokerage this side of Yonge with which to launch her third career is no coincidence.

A dog lover and newcomer to real estate, Tovah was looking for a small real estate firm where she could start her new career in a supportive and friendly environment. The fact that canine fur also flies at Freeman’s Bathurst Street office was simply an added bonus.

Tovah is the proud owner of two golden retrievers, Moxy and Hanna. For several years, Tovah has held a volunteer position in Operations on the adoption placement team with Golden Rescue, a non-profit organization that has found homes for over 2,000 abandoned, unwanted or displaced golden retrievers.

“As a matchmaker for rescued Goldens, I also fulfill this role as a realtor. I match people with their forever homes, an altruistic reward.”

To integrate her two great passions, Tovah makes a donation to Golden Rescue with each real estate sale transaction, matched by Freeman Real Estate. Her belief is to be of service and to pay it forward so that everyone wins.

Tovah comes to real estate following careers as a corporate librarian and marketer. After obtaining a Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science from the University of Western Ontario, Tovah managed corporate libraries in the insurance industry for several years.

With a few years in the profession, Tovah decided to take an extended maternity leave for two years to be home with her third and last child. Ready to return to work in the early 90’s, the economy was in the throes of a recession so it was time to reinvent herself.

With exceedingly good organization and communication skills, Tovah migrated into the marketing industry, working at a series of corporate ad agencies in Toronto, managing client accounts such as Chapters, CIBC, RBC and GM Canada.

Following the hectic world of advertising, Tovah held senior management positions for years in marketing communications and corporate sponsorship at CIBC until a national reorganization sparked another career reinvention. After years of raising three children while balancing a demanding career, she put her acquired skills and experience to work as a freelance marketing consultant for five years, and attained the designation of Project Management Professional.

A lifelong learner, Tovah’s interests led to the current chapter in her life as a realtor. She brings her marketing, planning, research and project management skills to the table in real estate, where she plans to stay.

“I don’t ever want to retire and in this business I don’t have to,” she says. “I enjoy working and learning new things. It keeps the mind sharp and life interesting. I think retirement would make me stagnate. Even if I were fortunate enough to win a lottery, I would still work. After all, if you choose a job you love, you really don’t have to work a day in your life.”

Canada’s largest real estate association is calling for a strong year in sales for 2014.

The Canadian Real Estate Association projects sales to reach 458,200 units across the country for the year. While this represents a slight increase of eight tenths of one per cent over last year, growth in sales projections are looking upward for the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.

“Most housing markets are well balanced, including many large urban centres,” says CREA chief economist Gregory Klump. “Housing price gains are always stronger in places where supply is tight relative to demand, such as we’re seeing in Calgary and in parts of southern Ontarioincluding the low rise market in Toronto.”

In 2014, national activity is forecast to climb to 475,000 units, which represents a hike of 3.7 per cent. Most of the increase reflects the weak start to 2013, which is not expected to happen again in the early part of this year.

In Toronto, where dire predictions of a housing bubble and a pricing collapse have been bandied about for years now, expect the opposite. According to Central 1 Credit Union, the city’s rising population combined with land supply restrictions will see house prices doubling over the next 25 years.

Expect Ontario house prices to rise about four per cent a year through 2016. The credit union says higher mortgage rates over the next three years will hold back housing sales in Ontario
generally, but will not cause a market correction.

It also predicts the Toronto condo market will slow as builders delay new construction in the face of weaker demand. The uncertainty facing the condo market is driven in large part by the
belief that investors own a large chunk of the market and that speculation in condos could halt if investors get scared. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation says about 23 per cent of Toronto condos are rented out, while others say that figure is likely closer to 50 per cent.

Central 1 also predicts Ontario’s overall rental apartment vacancy will hold steady at 2.6 per cent through 2014, before declining to less than two per cent in 2016.

In terms of the national picture, British Columbia is expected to post a strong increase in sales at 8.4 per cent for 2014, most provinces will show gains of two to four per cent.

CREA says the national average home price is set to rise by 5.2 per cent to $382,200 with similar gains in the Prairie provinces, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador. Smaller gains are
projected for the other provinces.

In Toronto, where the average selling price for December 2013 sales was $520,398 – up by nearly nine per cent compared to the average of $477,756 in December 2012, expect smaller gains of about 1.5 per cent, says CMHC.

When you live in a community and you earn your livelihood from those within it, supporting its causes, its interests and its charitable organizations simply makes good common sense.

That’s the philosophy that underlies the Freeman Real Estate approach as the company continues to reach out to the neighbourhoods it has served for more than 40 years.

“We think local,” says Dan Freeman, who with his brother Elden Freeman are the owner-operators of the 35-member real estate office. “We’re both cognizant of the fact that the community has given us a lot over the years. Many of our clients and friends live in the neighbourhood. It feels nice to give back a little.”

The value of payback is something the Freemans learned from their mother Nancy and their father Barry, who started the real estate business on Bathurst Street in 1971. An old-school businessman, Barry was the first to lend a hand if a person was courageous and desperate enough to express the need for help. That kind of goodwill trickles from one generation to the next and from one sibling to another and it helps the Freemans appreciate where they came from and where they’re heading, says Dan.

In fact, it was under Barry’s direction that Freeman began staging live musical celebrations in Vermont Square Park as a thank you to the community he served. The park is the public crown jewel of the Seaton Village neighbourhood and home to St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club, an amazing organization set up to offer programming to children and youth to help them overcome barriers and develop confidence. The Freemans support the club and their children have enjoyed various programs and activities, which today cover all ages from newborns to adults in everything from swimming to computer labs.

Vermont Park is home to many of the events the Freemans put on. To wish the community a Merry Christmas this year, Freeman Real Estate is sponsoring a free skate on December 21st from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Bill Bolton Arena in Vermont Park.

For the past few years the Freemans have also hosted free historic tours in and around Seaton Village and the Annex. The tours are led by historians adept at bringing the past to life by telling the cultural, economic and political story of an area through its buildings, homes and landscapes. Tours have included the Tollkeeper’s Cottage, Seaton Village and Tarragon Village.

When they can, the Freemans try to employ local talent for their events. David Beadle, a local moth expert, hosted an interactive evening in the park replete with moths and refreshments. Bill the Bat Boy was brought in to edify people about bats and to help them with any problems they might be having.

Both events were big hits. The company’s social consciousness also extends to its staff, many of whom volunteer their time to help
at the various events hosted by the Freemans. In fact, Dan is already lining up ideas for next year.

“Because we’re a very dog oriented office, I’m thinking of having some sort of dog show in the park,” says Dan. “I imagine the community would really love that.”

For some, it may be the most over-the-top thing you’ve ever done. But that’s according to your friends whose idea of overdoing it is using one per cent milk in their decaf.

Don’t listen to them. Listen to your heart. Because when all is said and done buying a house for your son or granddaughter this Christmas is one of the greatest tangible ways to show how much you love them.

Think of the looks on their faces when you tell them what Santa is bringing this year. Not only will you earn heaps of brownie points with the kids and grandkids, you’re sure to cement a stronger bond with them as well. If not stronger, than at least you’re opening the door to closer ties. Just be careful not to use and abuse the privilege as that only builds resentment and bitterness.

As for that sense of entitlement naysayers say you’ll foster in your kids, that’s all up to you. Ungrateful children who expect too much from their parents behave that way because parents have permitted the unbecoming behaviour.

Besides, there may also be somewhat of an ulterior motive involved in this special gift. Providing a roof for your children allows you, quite frankly, to rest easier knowing they are free from the financial constraints of rent or mortgage payments. Maybe now they can pursuit that MBA they’ve always dreamed of or travel to Africa to do mission work or become a master sommelier. The point is you’re buying them freedom and yourself peace of mind.

You won’t be alone. According to a 2011 national survey out of the U.S. more and more baby boomers are giving their kids or grandkids the gift of home ownership.

Commissioned by Better Homes and Garden Real Estate, the survey said that 20 per cent of baby boomers have already gifted, loaned, or co-signed a loan to support their children or grandchildren in purchasing a home. It also indicated that 70 per cent of baby boomers want to provide this financial support in the future.

The boomers in the survey said that love was the main reason they are willing to provide funding for a house and that they hoped their gift would allow their children and grandchildren to reach the American dream.

That sounds about right for Canadians as well. At Christmas, and any time really, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

As temperatures drop and the autumn leaves begin to blanket the earth we collectively embark on our migration to the warmth, comfort and protection of our indoor spaces.

According to Health Canada, we spend about 90 per cent of our time indoors, at home, at work or in recreational settings such as shopping malls, restaurants and gyms. We often talk about outdoor air quality and pollution but what do we know about indoor air quality?

Given that fall is the prime time for sealing up our homes in an effort to make them more energy efficient, a look at the health of our indoor air is fitting.

Mould lives in damp environments. It might look like a stain and appear in different colours. Sometimes, though, mould is not apparent and instead there is a musty smell. High concentrations of mould spores inside your house can lead to adverse health effects such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.

If the amount of mould isn’t too large, consider fixing the problem yourself. Health Canada recommends using water and dish detergent. Bleach isn’t necessary. Once that’s done, you’ll need to address the cause. There are other ways to prevent mould growth such as ensuring that your clothes dryer hose is properly vented outdoors or by repairing basement, roof and pipe leaks immediately.

Radon, which is a radioactive gas created in nature, is often found in basements and crawl spaces, where there is poor ventilation. These locations also tend to be closer to the source of radon, which is created by decaying uranium found in soil, rock and water. Radon can enter a house through cracks in the foundation or gaps around pipes. Because radon is invisible, odourless and has no taste, the only way to know for sure if you have it is to do a DIY test or call in a professional.

Formaldehyde is a colourless gas that at high levels emits a sharp smell and irritates eyes, nose, and throat and can worsen asthma in children. Low levels of this gas are extremely common indoors. Formaldehyde comes from cigarette smoke, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves; paper products such as wallpaper and cardboard;  paints, adhesives and floor finishes and pressed wood products used in home construction projects, furniture and cabinets.

The best way to control formaldehyde in your home is by not smoking indoors, ensuring your fireplace and woodstove are in good working order and by letting products containing formaldehyde air out before bringing them into your home.

Carbon Monoxide is odorless, tasteless and colourless. Encountering low levels over long periods of time can be dangerous, but high levels can lead to death. Low-level exposure might feel like the flu. More extreme exposure can result in chest pain, confused thinking and dizziness. It’s essential that you keep fuel-burning mechanisms and appliances well vented.

It’s important to maintain your fuel-burning devices, never idle vehicles in your garage and don’t smoke indoors. Invest in a carbon monoxide detector.

The following are general ways to bump up your indoor air quality, according to Health Canada:

• Don’t smoke in your home
• Maintain and inspect fuel-burning appliances yearly
• Keep adequate ventilation, especially in rooms with excess water such as bathrooms
• Monitor and control humidity levels
• Fix leaks and cracks in walls, floors, roofs and basements
• Immediately clean any mould found growing in your home
• Keep your home clean by dusting and vacuuming regularly
• Don’t idle your car or run other fuel-burning engines in an attached garage
• Keep the door between your garage and home closed
• Do not store paints, solvents or varnishes inside your home
• Coat or seal furnishings made from particle-board or medium density fibre-board

Learning about the condition of the air inside your home might just be the perfect winter project. There are plenty of great online sources from which to obtain more information. For starters, try Health Canada, www.lung.ca and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Elden Freeman B.A., M.E.S, broker is the founder and executive director of the non-profit National Association of Green Agents and Brokers (NAGAB). Freeman says he believes that Realtors across Canada can play an important role in educating their clients on increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (877) 524-9494; www.nagab.org; elden@nagab.org.

You’ve thought long and hard about selling your house. You’ve had those long, late-night chats with your spouse; perhaps you’ve discussed the prospect of a new school and new friends with the kids. Maybe you’ve scoped out neighbourhoods you’d like to move into. But now it’s November and with the holidays approaching, you’ve decided it’s best to wait till spring to list your home.

Not necessarily.

In today’s energetic real estate market selling your house over the holidays can actually net you a better price for your home than during traditionally strong spring and fall markets. Let me explain. With a housing market that’s as large and as vigorous as Toronto’s, seasonal markets don’t really exist anymore. That said, there are peaks in sales, usually in May and September thanks to the number of listings that come available then. The holiday period – aka the ‘slow months’ of November, December and January –  is when the number of listings drops as people turn their attention to gift buying, decorating and entertaining. But this is a great time to sell your property because demand for housing is still very high. Combine strong demand with less supply and what have you got? Higher prices. It’s simple economics.

My view may seem contrarian in that it goes against commonly held beliefs about selling over the holidays: the main one being that buyers will think the seller is desperate, which will reflect in the offers that come in. But in Toronto’s current market that notion doesn’t really fly anymore. I’ve helped clients sell during these ‘slow months’ and netted them better results than if they’d waited till spring or fall.

Here are a few tips for selling at this time of year:

Rein in the décor – Don’t overdo it. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah or another faith-based holiday, prominently displayed menorahs, angels and other religious symbols can be a distraction for potential buyers. Garish displays could be considered offensive not just to aesthetic sensibilities but also to different religions and cultures.

Don’t be a Scrooge – While it may not be a good idea to play up the holidays when it comes to decorations, giving your home that cozy Christmas feeling doesn’t hurt. Play soft music, display homemade treats on a decorative tray, and keep the thermostat at a comfortable temperature. Baking muffins or a pie just before a showing isn’t a bad idea because it fills the air with a homey, comforting scent.

Proud homeowner — Try to provide spring and summer photos of your home and property so buyers can get a sense of how it looks when trees are in full bloom or when the pool is sparkling in the summer sunlight.

Let it snow – But make sure you clear it from all paths, steps, walkways and driveways.

Marco Santaguida knew all those many years ago even as he worked toward an economics and political science degree while presiding as the University of Toronto’s student council president from 1994 to ’96 that his calling would one day involve food.

Today, the catering company and coffee shop that he owns and operates with his brother and sister-in-law, Carlos and Joanna Santaguida, count his alma mater as one of its valued customers.

Marco credits his success to his mother, Victoria, who taught her sons everything she knew around food. Both self-taught cooks who grew up surrounded by the culinary traditions of Italian cuisine, the Santaguida brothers have happily branched out their cooking style to include a more international approach including Asian, Mexican and Middle Eastern food.

“The best thing is doing what you really love to do,” says Marco, 42. “The catering and the café-bar really allow us to do what we love to do which is feed people. Not only is this an amazing career but even though our work days are so busy, it’s so satisfying and you end the day and say that was another great one despite the stress of it all.”

The catering business Santaguida Fine Foods and the café-bar Rapido are located on Bathurst Street near Dupont, an area that adjoins the Seaton Village neighbourhood to that of the Annex.

Santaguida has been catering for 16 years now. Opened originally by Marco at Dupont and Christie, his brother and sister-in-law would soon join the business, prompting the move to its current location. Marco loves the neighbourhood he’s in, describing it as a vibrant and eclectic strip that is rapidly changing with unique food shops, art galleries and other diverse retail and foodservice offerings.

“I believe Bathurst Street will be what it was in the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s,” he says.

A hop, skip and a jump from another thriving family business, Freeman Real Estate, Marco is quick to praise the Freemans as a wonderful family and a pivotal part of the neighbourhood.

One of Santaguida’s proudest achievements came in 2002 when the caterer prepared food for World Youth Day, which meant feeding 10,000 people who made the pilgrimage to Toronto from Italy to see the Pope.

In 2009, the brothers opened Rapido, across and down the street a bit from Santaguida’s. A European-inspired coffee bar featuring daily specials, grilled panini and fresh, delicious salads, try not to miss Taco Wednesdays and Burrito Fridays.