Creative commentary plus crafty composition

Yet again, a batch of enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • Eight auto workers being let go while standing on the front hood of a truck is firing on all cylinders
  • Get out of Dodge and go into another auto maker’s vehicle if that makes you happy Read the rest of this entry »

This past Sunday I participated in a teleconference, the theme of which was that opportunity does exist for those aged 50+ with screenwriting aspirations, at least in films.  According to the presenter, television is a different story, as in that world writers are young and, well, let’s just say they much prefer to be with their cohort. Read the rest of this entry »

The Survey Asks…

Yesterday I completed three on-line surveys, one from a movie chain, one from Canada Post, and one in follow-up to a phone teleconference. Read the rest of this entry »

Memorable Quote # 13

Open and listen to the quiet night that gives itself

To every morning sound

Then rise up to the light and know that your life

Was meant to share all the love you found Read the rest of this entry »

It’s Friday, and this month we just missed having another 24 hours of facing Friday the thirteenth. However, don’t get too comfortable.  In December it comes up again. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s even yet another batch of enlivened examples (with the original in italics):

  • The fee free nature of his emotional roller coaster means he’s saving money at theme parks
  • A good rule of thumb is not to stick it out near dogs eating protectively Read the rest of this entry »

Memorable Quote # 12

Look at him running there’s so far to go

He’s very short of breath

And he’d said don’t be late

Just don’t be late Read the rest of this entry »

Financial Considerations

Today I had one of my periodic opportunities to help out a relative with some aspect of their financial holdings, in this case arranging a lump sum withdrawal from an RRSP. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s yet another batch of enlivened examples (with the original in italics):

  • He’s walking around with a feather in his hat so people will know he’s feeling light headed
  • If you go out on a limb, make sure the person you’re walking on is well-braced Read the rest of this entry »

In my last few years in the financial services industry, before leaving just over a year ago, the impact and potential value of social media was gaining both prominence and necessity of participation. Read the rest of this entry »