Creative commentary plus crafty composition

Off Target

This morning an announcement was made that American chain Target is closing down its approximately 130 stores in Canada, a scant couple of years after entering our retail market.  The president of Canadian operations stated they did not see profitability here occurring until 2021. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s another round of enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • I hate to say this, but it hasn’t been put to music yet
  • If one is in for a penny, in for a pound, imagine what would happen to you if you’re in for a whole dollar Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve been a member of Toastmasters since 1999.  The organization’s stated mission for member clubs has been “to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills…” Read the rest of this entry »

Memorable Quote # 18

A poet-scholar from the 20th century may have anticipated nature and planetary forces looking on at current events with caution...

I looked the sun straight in the eye.

He put on dark glasses.

Eclipse

by Canadian poet F.R. Scott

World Press Freedom (Day)

Recent negative events around the world likely have made many of us recall relevant events experienced along the way.  Here is a brief excerpt from the draft of a book I’m working on about my years of experience in the financial services industry: Read the rest of this entry »

Spoiler Alert!

‘Spoiler Alert!’ is a catch-phrase used in the arts review world, but is slowly emerging into other revelation opportunities in culture.

To those not in the know, a ‘spoiler alert’ means that some text is on the horizon which will reveal cogent details about the art subject, be it a film, TV show, play, Read the rest of this entry »

As 2015 begins, we get back to a more work-based mentality…

  • Early to bed and early to work, means you love to do it, ‘cause it ain’t a perk
  • A day without a staff meeting is really a working proposition Read the rest of this entry »

Happy New Year – a new batch of enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • If your watch stops working, we’ll rush into the field and depend on just a cotton pickin’ minute
  • Look, That is on trial, I’m in charge here, so I’ll be the judge of That
  • The winner of our mid-winter survival contest will be in the hot seat of a new car at 5:00 pm tomorrow Read the rest of this entry »

‘Out-of-the-box’ Goals to aim for in 2015:

  • Lose weight by trimming your bling
  • Organize your files in non-alphabetical order for a greater challenge
  • Add ethereal, esoteric accreditations on your business card Read the rest of this entry »

Memorable Quote # 17

Remember me, remember me

When I have gone away

Remember that I lived and died

As you will too, some day Read the rest of this entry »