March 12, 2025

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BG’s Positively Speaking

Think About It!

Let me ask you a question. If you had all that you ever wanted and no challenges left in your life, if nothing was left for you to accomplish and nothing in your life was more significant than your abilities, and you had no questions about why things were the way they were, would there be anything left to hope for? The answer would be NO. You’ve already been there, done that, and got the T-shirt.

But life doesn’t work like that; there will always be challenges. We will always have questions, times we have to ask WHY? because we don’t understand. Life rarely gives us everything we want, instead, it offers us opportunities to grow and develop. Why do we act surprised by the challenges and problems we face? If we know that hope is at the core of our lives, then we must realize that if we ”have everything” there is nothing left to hope for.

Hope is at the very core of all of us. It is the hope that we can meet the challenge, solve the problem, improve our lives, and make things better than they are. It is what drives our lives. Without hope, we have no life. Hope is what makes us grow as humans. It builds our character, strengthens our resolve, motivates our actions, and makes us want to continue living.

• HOPE:  teaches us self-reliance and self-confidence.
• HOPE:  allows us to learn patience and understanding.
• HOPE:  shows us the way to kindness and consideration.
• HOPE: will enable us to mature into the person we can become.

Are there still things you want in life?   Is there something you want to achieve?

THink About It, Aren’t They Things To HOPE For!

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Editors Quote Book

“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.”

—Buddha

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The Honest Lawyer

An investment counsellor went out on his own. He was shrewd and diligent, so business kept coming in, and pretty soon, he realized he needed an in-house counsel, so he began interviewing young lawyers. “As I’m sure you can understand,” he started with one of the first applicants, “our personal integrity must be beyond question in a business like this.” He leaned forward. “Miss Peterson, are you an ‘honest’ lawyer?” “Honest?” replied the job prospect. “Let me tell you something about honesty. I’m so honest that my father lent me forty thousand dollars for my education, and I paid back every penny the minute I tried my first case.” “Impressive….. And what sort of case was that?” The lawyer squirmed in her seat and admitted, “He sued me for the money.”

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Australia Bound

A Canadian was hoping to immigrate to Australia. Upon arriving, a customs officer questioned him, “What is your business in Australia?”  “I wish to immigrate,” the Canadian replied. The customs officer then asked, “Do you have a conviction record?” Confused, the Canadian replied, “I didn’t think you still needed one.”

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Switching Sides

A lifelong supporter of the Conservative party was lying on his deathbed when he suddenly decided to join the Liberal party. “But why?” asked his puzzled friend. You’re Tory through and through… Why change now?” The man leaned forward and explained, “Well, I’d rather it was one of them that died and not one of us.”               

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The Heart Beat Of Variety Shows

For well over 100 years “Specialty Acts”, such as in this video. Have been the beating heart of UK and European Variety shows along with the traditional North American Vaudeville. They  can entertain, thrill, amuse, amaze and astonish watchers. They can range from acrobats to Jugglers, from Magicians to Dancers. With the growth in talent shows the demand for this type of act is growing on both sides of the Atlantic.  Click on the link below and see one of these unusual acts for yourself.

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Trivia Quiz

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Your Horoscope

For Amusement Only

Aries March 21 – April 19: If you want to retain a close neighbour’s friendship, settle a dispute. Enjoy the change in the season to come.

Taurus April 20 – May 20: Get all your ducks in a row and prepare to tackle a thorny issue. Separation is half the battle.

Gemini May 21 – June 20: Don’t be put off by negative people and comments. Your optimistic outlook will ensure that you reap better rewards.

Cancer June 21 – July 22: A social event will allow you to voice your ideas. Be confident and bold in your presentation.

Leo July 23 – August 22: Receive the applause and recognition from co-workers. Take your bows. Your good work is reflected in all of you.

Virgo August 23 – September 22: Enjoy a visit from a good friend. Keep it light and easy, have fun and keep your problems to yourself.

Libra September 23 – October 22: Your artistic talent shows through. Sing your song, dance your dance. Be yourself; there is only one you.

Scorpio October 23 – November 21: A country drive will make you smile. Let go of the stresses of daily life. Be refreshed and revitalized.

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21: Stay calm as others around you rant and rave. Keep your energy for the tasks that will surely follow.

Capricorn December 22 – January 19: If you push yourself more complicated, you will achieve more of what you want. The rest will follow.

Aquarius January 20 – February 18: This week is one of achievement and reward. You have done the work now; reap the harvest. ENJOY IT!

Pisces February 19 – March 20: An unplanned moment will bring you face-to-face with someone you have been avoiding. Handle the situation with diplomacy.

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The Lion Tamer

Two unemployed guys are talking. One says, “I’m going to become a lion tamer.” The other replies,  That’s crazy; you don’t know nothing about no lion taming.” “Yes, I do!” “Well, OK, answer me this. When one of those lions comes at you roaring and biting, what you gonna do?” “Well, I take that big chair they all carry and stick it in his face until he backs down.” Well, what if the

lion takes that big paw, hooks the chair with big claws, and throws that chair out of the cage? What do you do then?” “Well, then I take that whip they all carry, and I whip him and whip him until he backs down.” “Well, what if that lion bites that whip with his big teeth and bites it in two? What you gonna do then?” “Well, then I take that gun they all carry, and I shoot him.” “Well, what if that gun doesn’t work? What will you do then?” “Well, then I’ll pick up some of the poop that’s on the bottom of the cage and then throw it in his eyes as I run out of the cage.” “Well, what if there ain’t no poop in the bottom of the cage? What you gonna do then?” “Well, that’s dumb. Cause if that lion comes at me, and he throws the chair out of the cage, and he bites the whip in two, and my gun doesn’t work, you can bet on one thing, there’s going to be poop on the bottom of that cage.”

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This driver needs a “GOOD” lawyer!

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Travel Comments

**  “Airline food is the tiniest food I’ve ever seen in my entire life. Any kind of meat that you get — chicken, steak, anything — has grill marks on each side, like somehow we’ll actually believe there’s an open-flame grill in the front of the plane.” — Ellen DeGeneres

**  “Airplane travel is nature’s way of making you look like your passport photo.” — Al Gore

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School Days

Teacher: “What are the people of Turkey called?’

Student: “I don’t know.”

Teacher: “They are called Turks, now what are the people of Germany called?”

Student: “They are called germs.”

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Two Friends

Jenny and Johnny were thinking about what to play during the afternoon. For a long time, they could not decide upon any game. Suddenly, Jenny had an idea. She turned to Johnny and said excitedly. “Let’s play school”. “OK!” said Johnny. “But I’ll be absent.”

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Finding A House

Two police officers saw a lady swaying as she walked down the street. Stopping her, they could tell she had consumed a little too much to drink. Instead of taking her to jail, they decide to drive her home. They loaded her into the police cruiser with one of the officers sitting beside her. They kept asking the woman where she lived as they drove through the streets. All she would say as she stroked the officer’s arm was, “You’re Passionate.” They went a while longer and asked again. Again, the same response as she stroked his arm, “You’re Passionate.” The officers were getting slightly upset. Hence, they stopped the car and said to the woman, “Look, we have driven around this city for two hours, and you still haven’t told us where you live.” She replied, having sobered up some, “I keep trying to tell you: You’re Passing It!”                                                                                               

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Phil And Bill

Phil is driving along highway401 when he spots his friend Bill standing in the middle of a huge field. He pulls the car over to the side of the road and notices that Bill is just standing there, doing nothing, looking at nothing. Phil gets out of the car, walks all the way out to Bill and asks him, “Hey Bill, what are you doing?” Bill replies, “I’m trying to win a Nobel prize.” “How?” asks Phil, puzzled. “Well,” Bill says, “I heard they give the Nobel prize to people who are outstanding in their field.”

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The Last Word

 We often regret our words, but never our silence

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