October 15, 2025
BG’s Positively Speaking
Receiving & Passing
Two of the most sought-after skills in team sports are receiving the ball or puck and passing it. Whether that be to another player or to score a goal or points is irrelevant. It is the ability to move the team towards the ultimate objective of winning the game. The entire team celebrates the victory, not just the ones who scored the points or goals. They understand that each of them played their part in the win.
If more of us learned the skills of receiving and passing, then applied them to our lives, we would find ourselves in a better place. We would be more content, happier, and more popular, gaining greater respect from others and ourselves. If we would only learn.
Many people out there have mastered the art of receiving and passing, receiving the Credit and passing the Blame. You have probably met some of them; they are common in all walks of life, not just in the workplace. They’re quick to take all the Credit and glory when everything goes right. They behave as though they did it all on their own; they’re totally oblivious to the contributions others made to the final outcome. Alternatively, they often blame others when things go wrong, claiming it’s never their fault. They usually take extreme measures to ensure no blame attaches to them. This kind of behaviour always comes back to haunt the person. Creating an atmosphere of resentment and hostility that leads to diminishing results, they then become the victims of their own shortsightedness and ultimately lose what they were so desperately seeking.
No matter what path we tread in life, there is one surefire way to smooth the way forward.
Receive the BLAME — and Pass the CREDIT!
Quick-Thinking Canadian
A Russian, an American, and a Canadian were talking one day. The Russian said, ‘We were the first in space!’ The American said, ‘We were the first on the moon!’ Not to be outdone, the Canadian said, ‘So what? We’re going to be the first on the sun!’ The Russian and the American looked at each other and shook their heads. ‘You can’t land on the sun, you idiot! You’ll burn up!’ said the Russian. To which the Canadian replied, ‘We’re not stupid, you know. We’re going at night!’
Johnny’s Dust
After church, Johnny tells his parents he has to go and talk to the minister right away. They agree, and the pastor greets the family. “Pastor,” Johnny says, “I heard you say today that our bodies came from the dust.” “That’s right, Johnny, I did,” he says. “And I heard you say that when we die, our bodies go back to dust.” “Yes, I’m glad you were listening,” the pastor replies. “Why do you ask?” “Well you better come over to our house right away and look under my bed, ’cause there’s someone either comin’ or goin’!”
“Oh! The Irony Of It All”
Editors Quote Book
“I saw a sign that said ‘Drink Canada Dry’. So I did.”
— Irish Author Brendan Behan
Jack and the Jumper
Jack walked into a sports bar around 9:58 pm. He sat down next to a man at the bar and stared up at the TV… The 10 o’clock news was on. The news crew was covering a story of a man on a ledge of a large building, preparing to jump. The man at the bar looked at Jack and said, “Do you think he’ll jump?” Jack says, “You know what, I bet he will.” The man replied, “Well, I bet he won’t.” Jack placed $30 on the bar and said, “You’re on!” Just as the man put his money on the bar, the guy did a swan dive off the building, falling to his death. The man was distraught and handed his $30 to Jack, saying, “Fair’s Fair… Here’s your money.” Jack replied, “I can’t take your money. I saw this earlier on the 5 o’clock news and knew he would jump. “The man replies, “I did too; but I didn’t think he’d do it again.” Jack took the money!
Trivia Quiz
(Click Question For Answer)
Your Horoscope
For Amusement Only
Aries March 21 – April 19: A turnaround in the direction you are moving will yield a big surprise. Prepare for events that will amaze.
Taurus April 20 – May 20: Your community involvement becomes overwhelming. It’s time to give yourself a break from the weight of responsibility.
Gemini May 21 – June 20: Practicality and creativity are your watchwords for the coming week. Applying both will yield you some great results.
Cancer June 21 – July 22: Some changes appear to be in store for you. They could lead to discovering some new places and people.
Leo July 23 – August 22: Filter the information that is coming at you. Some ideas are worth following up on, but not all of them.
Virgo August 23 – September 22: A good team is hard to put together. Settle differences amicably and strengthen the team you have in place.
Libra, September 23 – October 22: Some sibling rivalry is coming to a close. It’s time to bring the whole family together as a tight-knit group.
Scorpio October 23 – November 21: Your artistic abilities flourish. Don’t hide your talents under a bushel; share them with everyone and watch your talent grow.
Sagittarius, November 22 – December 21: Putting your house in order is priority one. Situations could get out of hand if you don’t tend to them.
Capricorn December 22 – January 19: Get out and enjoy some of Mother Nature’s fall bounty. Take the time to experience the change of season.
Aquarius January 20 – February 18: Your accomplishments will increase your sense of worth, and so it should. You have worked hard for it.
Pisces February 19 – March 20: A situation at work challenges your abilities. Stay cool and work through it. You will be well rewarded.
Pisces February 19 – March 20: Someone, possibly an Aries, provokes a strong reaction from you. Beware of going overboard; you could regret it.
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Notes From All Over
- A woman left the scene after she rear-ended someone, then got turned in by her Ford vehicle via the automated emergency assistance system. When contacted by the systems dispatcher, she tried to deny the accident. Then the police arrived, and the car gave her away again due to all the damage.
- Darwin Barker of Seattle was awakened by a stranger at the Foot of his bed, urging him to go and answer the phone. Still groggy and half asleep, he staggered into another room. By the time he arrived, he was fully awake and rushed back into his bedroom, only to find that the man was gone, along with his pants and $1.25.
- A British lady tried out a tip she read about on Facebook with unfortunate results. The idea was to lay a toaster on its side to make cheese on toast instead of grilling it. The idea backfired, literally, nearly destroying her kitchen before firefighters arrived to put out the blaze. The Tip: Using a toaster on its side to make cheese on toast. Result: Epic Fail!
Corporate Lesson Number 1
A crow was sitting in a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow and asked him, “Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?” The crow answered: “Sure, why not?” So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
The Golfing Lawyer
A chap was teeing off and hit a lousy ball onto the next fairway, and en route, struck another golfer on the head. He shouted at the lousy hitter, “I am a lawyer and this will cost you, maybe $5000.00.” The golfer yelled back, “I am sorry, but I did shout FORE.”
The lawyer replied, “OK I will take it!!!”
A ‘Picky’ Eater
A waitress explains to a guest in the restaurant that the specialty of the day is calf tongue in a beautiful port wine sauce. The guest shakes his head and says, “I don’t want anything that comes from an animal’s mouth, just give me some eggs.”
This Week’s Video
Life never runs smoothly for Victor Meldrew, and in this unforgettable One Foot in the Grave moment, he makes a shocking discovery… a dead cat in the freezer! Classic British humour at its very best from Richard Wilson’s legendary grumpy pensioner. If you love classic British comedy, and if you don’t, you will get a good laugh from this one. Click on link below.
School Lunch
The elementary school cook took pride in the healthy meals she provided, which included a variety of vegetables and fruits. When the power failed one day, the cook couldn’t serve a hot meal in the cafeteria, so at the last minute she whipped up great stacks of peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches. As one little boy filled his plate, he said, “It’s about time. At last, a home-cooked meal!”
The Stand In
A college drama group presented a play in which one character would stand on a trapdoor and announce, “I descend into hell!” A stagehand below would then pull a rope, the trapdoor would open, and the character would plunge through. The play was well received. However, when the actor playing the part fell ill, another actor, who was quite overweight, took his place. When the new actor announced, “I descend into hell!” the stagehand pulled the rope, and the actor began his plunge… but he became hopelessly stuck. No amount of tugging on the rope could make him descend. Then one student in the balcony jumped up and yelled, “Hallelujah! Hell is full!”
The Last Word
Man may have been created before woman,
but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.
October 15, 2025
BG’s Positively Speaking
Receiving & Passing
Two of the most sought-after skills in team sports are receiving the ball or puck and passing it. Whether that be to another player or to score a goal or points is irrelevant. It is the ability to move the team towards the ultimate objective of winning the game. The entire team celebrates the victory, not just the ones who scored the points or goals. They understand that each of them played their part in the win.
If more of us learned the skills of receiving and passing, then applied them to our lives, we would find ourselves in a better place. We would be more content, happier, and more popular, gaining greater respect from others and ourselves. If we would only learn.
Many people out there have mastered the art of receiving and passing, receiving the Credit and passing the Blame. You have probably met some of them; they are common in all walks of life, not just in the workplace. They’re quick to take all the Credit and glory when everything goes right. They behave as though they did it all on their own; they’re totally oblivious to the contributions others made to the final outcome. Alternatively, they often blame others when things go wrong, claiming it’s never their fault. They usually take extreme measures to ensure no blame attaches to them. This kind of behaviour always comes back to haunt the person. Creating an atmosphere of resentment and hostility that leads to diminishing results, they then become the victims of their own shortsightedness and ultimately lose what they were so desperately seeking.
No matter what path we tread in life, there is one surefire way to smooth the way forward.
Receive the BLAME — and Pass the CREDIT!
Quick-Thinking Canadian
A Russian, an American, and a Canadian were talking one day. The Russian said, ‘We were the first in space!’ The American said, ‘We were the first on the moon!’ Not to be outdone, the Canadian said, ‘So what? We’re going to be the first on the sun!’ The Russian and the American looked at each other and shook their heads. ‘You can’t land on the sun, you idiot! You’ll burn up!’ said the Russian. To which the Canadian replied, ‘We’re not stupid, you know. We’re going at night!’
Johnny’s Dust
After church, Johnny tells his parents he has to go and talk to the minister right away. They agree, and the pastor greets the family. “Pastor,” Johnny says, “I heard you say today that our bodies came from the dust.” “That’s right, Johnny, I did,” he says. “And I heard you say that when we die, our bodies go back to dust.” “Yes, I’m glad you were listening,” the pastor replies. “Why do you ask?” “Well you better come over to our house right away and look under my bed, ’cause there’s someone either comin’ or goin’!”
“Oh! The Irony Of It All”
Editors Quote Book
“I saw a sign that said ‘Drink Canada Dry’. So I did.”
— Irish Author Brendan Behan
Jack and the Jumper
Jack walked into a sports bar around 9:58 pm. He sat down next to a man at the bar and stared up at the TV… The 10 o’clock news was on. The news crew was covering a story of a man on a ledge of a large building, preparing to jump. The man at the bar looked at Jack and said, “Do you think he’ll jump?” Jack says, “You know what, I bet he will.” The man replied, “Well, I bet he won’t.” Jack placed $30 on the bar and said, “You’re on!” Just as the man put his money on the bar, the guy did a swan dive off the building, falling to his death. The man was distraught and handed his $30 to Jack, saying, “Fair’s Fair… Here’s your money.” Jack replied, “I can’t take your money. I saw this earlier on the 5 o’clock news and knew he would jump. “The man replies, “I did too; but I didn’t think he’d do it again.” Jack took the money!
Trivia Quiz
(Click Question For Answer)
Your Horoscope
For Amusement Only
Aries March 21 – April 19: A turnaround in the direction you are moving will yield a big surprise. Prepare for events that will amaze.
Taurus April 20 – May 20: Your community involvement becomes overwhelming. It’s time to give yourself a break from the weight of responsibility.
Gemini May 21 – June 20: Practicality and creativity are your watchwords for the coming week. Applying both will yield you some great results.
Cancer June 21 – July 22: Some changes appear to be in store for you. They could lead to discovering some new places and people.
Leo July 23 – August 22: Filter the information that is coming at you. Some ideas are worth following up on, but not all of them.
Virgo August 23 – September 22: A good team is hard to put together. Settle differences amicably and strengthen the team you have in place.
Libra, September 23 – October 22: Some sibling rivalry is coming to a close. It’s time to bring the whole family together as a tight-knit group.
Scorpio October 23 – November 21: Your artistic abilities flourish. Don’t hide your talents under a bushel; share them with everyone and watch your talent grow.
Sagittarius, November 22 – December 21: Putting your house in order is priority one. Situations could get out of hand if you don’t tend to them.
Capricorn December 22 – January 19: Get out and enjoy some of Mother Nature’s fall bounty. Take the time to experience the change of season.
Aquarius January 20 – February 18: Your accomplishments will increase your sense of worth, and so it should. You have worked hard for it.
Pisces February 19 – March 20: A situation at work challenges your abilities. Stay cool and work through it. You will be well rewarded.
Pisces February 19 – March 20: Someone, possibly an Aries, provokes a strong reaction from you. Beware of going overboard; you could regret it.
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Notes From All Over
- A woman left the scene after she rear-ended someone, then got turned in by her Ford vehicle via the automated emergency assistance system. When contacted by the systems dispatcher, she tried to deny the accident. Then the police arrived, and the car gave her away again due to all the damage.
- Darwin Barker of Seattle was awakened by a stranger at the Foot of his bed, urging him to go and answer the phone. Still groggy and half asleep, he staggered into another room. By the time he arrived, he was fully awake and rushed back into his bedroom, only to find that the man was gone, along with his pants and $1.25.
- A British lady tried out a tip she read about on Facebook with unfortunate results. The idea was to lay a toaster on its side to make cheese on toast instead of grilling it. The idea backfired, literally, nearly destroying her kitchen before firefighters arrived to put out the blaze. The Tip: Using a toaster on its side to make cheese on toast. Result: Epic Fail!
Corporate Lesson Number 1
A crow was sitting in a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow and asked him, “Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?” The crow answered: “Sure, why not?” So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
The Golfing Lawyer
A chap was teeing off and hit a lousy ball onto the next fairway, and en route, struck another golfer on the head. He shouted at the lousy hitter, “I am a lawyer and this will cost you, maybe $5000.00.” The golfer yelled back, “I am sorry, but I did shout FORE.”
The lawyer replied, “OK I will take it!!!”
A ‘Picky’ Eater
A waitress explains to a guest in the restaurant that the specialty of the day is calf tongue in a beautiful port wine sauce. The guest shakes his head and says, “I don’t want anything that comes from an animal’s mouth, just give me some eggs.”
This Week’s Video
Life never runs smoothly for Victor Meldrew, and in this unforgettable One Foot in the Grave moment, he makes a shocking discovery… a dead cat in the freezer! Classic British humour at its very best from Richard Wilson’s legendary grumpy pensioner. If you love classic British comedy, and if you don’t, you will get a good laugh from this one. Click on link below.
School Lunch
The elementary school cook took pride in the healthy meals she provided, which included a variety of vegetables and fruits. When the power failed one day, the cook couldn’t serve a hot meal in the cafeteria, so at the last minute she whipped up great stacks of peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches. As one little boy filled his plate, he said, “It’s about time. At last, a home-cooked meal!”
The Stand In
A college drama group presented a play in which one character would stand on a trapdoor and announce, “I descend into hell!” A stagehand below would then pull a rope, the trapdoor would open, and the character would plunge through. The play was well received. However, when the actor playing the part fell ill, another actor, who was quite overweight, took his place. When the new actor announced, “I descend into hell!” the stagehand pulled the rope, and the actor began his plunge… but he became hopelessly stuck. No amount of tugging on the rope could make him descend. Then one student in the balcony jumped up and yelled, “Hallelujah! Hell is full!”
The Last Word
Man may have been created before woman,
but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.
This is an excellent publication.
Keep up the great work!