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Even More Clichés Upgraded

Here are more enlivened examples:

  • Now available for a limited time: Cash in your chips!
  • Come in under the wire, as the rest of the house is being renovated right now
  • Pet stores should be able to offer technology to take care of calling off the dogs (more…)

More Clichés Upgraded

Here are some more examples of clichés invested with new life:

  • If absence makes the heart grow fonder that really puts the pressure on presence
  • I had an ace in the hole until the dog dug it up (more…)

Clichés Upgraded

Clichés by definition are worn out phrases, but often endure in recollection because of their metaphysical or metaphorical imagery. Therefore, many of them can breathe new life by expanding the messages with updated applications. (more…)

Mystery of the Curtain Rods

On the first day after his divorce, he sadly packed his belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases.

On the second day, he had the movers come and collect his things. (more…)

Two True Kinds of People

We’re told that we’re all brothers (or by extension, sisters) under the skin.  Differences of skin colour, physique, language, etc. are ultimately superficial to the truly unifying elements of our species.  This may be physically true compared to other species.

However, there is a characteristic within humans which seriously and undeniably divides us. (more…)

For Whom the Poll Chimes

As the more leisurely pace of summer comes to an end, we should soon see polling companies revving up their contact buttons. 

During the dog & cat days of summer, polls have been mainly of the daily local media variety.  Perhaps on the assumption (more…)

This Column Brought to You By…

The immutable groundswell of sponsorships in so many walks of life has few avenues unexplored.

With the historical outlets of the media, print seems to have dislodged content depth in favour of diversity of marketing appeals.  You can hardly take a breath on radio or television without it being sponsored by (fill in the advertiser) or one of their brethren.                                                                                                           (more…)

Eight Items or More

This afternoon I and other few item grocery shoppers encountered the bane of the express check-out line, the shopper far exceeding the nominal maximum items. (more…)

More Top 10 Tips

Here are some additional words based on wisdom and experience.

TOP FIVE FINANCIAL TALK-SHOW TOPICS:

5. I survived a weekend alone with a motivational speaker. (more…)

Top 10 Sales Tips

Since almost a year ago I transferred the financial planning and sales torches to colleagues, I thought it altruistic to reveal some words of wisdom and experience.

TOP FIVE TIPS for ‘MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION’: 

5. Have a bath or shower more than once a week. (more…)