TOP 10 Ways to Recognize CANADA DAY
For the 148th time (including preceding I.D.s)…
- ‘Flag down’ neighbourhood speeders
- Drink red and white wines all day
- Use maple syrup in place of cooking oils (more…)
Archive for June, 2015
Clichés Upgraded – Part XXXIV
The first half of the year is almost done, however, there’s still plenty more enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):
- She shouldn’t be pushing up daisies if she expects them to grow properly
- It should rain on my parade of seedlings according to the latest forecast
- It’s much easier to push your buttons on with fine thread and patience (more…)
Memorable Quotes: Tales of Screenwriters – Part Fifteen
Script Development – a development exec’s point of view:
“One of the things I’ve learned is that it’s really about the concept. Other things may change dramatically, but the idea always remains the same. So the job is about finding that really unique idea…and finding the right way to grow the idea into a film. When the writer is able to turn the idea into a blueprint for a movie, it’s electrifying… (more…)
TOP 10 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day
In honour of a special annual day of recognition…
- Give him a card with a $50 certificate toward his favourite new vehicle
- When he reminds you of how much more challenging it was when he was young, smile and don’t roll your eyes
- Let him win an argument for a change (more…)
Clichés Upgraded – Part XXXIII
The pending glow of the summer solstice shines on more enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):
- You can pound the pavement all you want, but if there’s any answer I’m getting outa’ here
- Rather than preach to the converted why not save your voice and just give them a pamphlet?
- It’s much gentler if instead of pulling a rabbit out of a hat, one lets it scamper away when ready (more…)
the watch of time 
Memorable Quotes # 23
On Personal Development:
“Unless you change who you are, then you will always have what you’re got.”
“Life is a unique combination of ‘want to’ and ‘how to’, and we need to give equal attention to both.” (more…)
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