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…” (more…)
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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
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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: (more…)
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‘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, (more…)
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As 2015 begins, we get back to a more work-based mentality…
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Notwithstanding the omnipresence of electronic communications in our daily lives, versions of community newspapers continue to exist, if not flourish. Why should we be an exception?
Here are excerpts from the latest monthly edition of what’s happening in our neck of the woods…
Mayor Timmy Holmes continues to display his greatest attribute, namely being (more…)
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What has traditionally been called ‘The Art of Conversation’ clearly has taken a generational downturn. But there is hope it will continue, and not just due to evolutionary history. (more…)
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Except for those wearing rose-coloured glasses, or are sycophantic party or personality loyalists, it’s almost impossible to go through adult life without being disappointed by the performance of politicians, at least much of the time.
We don’t have to go far to see negative optics and results. (more…)
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In the past few days we’ve had new opportunity to witness how easily emotional light switches can be triggered. Instead of the conventional image of the latter changing darkness to light and vice versa, there’s been ample illustration from a human perspective. (more…)
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the watch of time
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. (more…)
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