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BG’s Positively Speaking
The Here and Now
We all know that “Patience is a virtue.”We have been told all our lives that it is, but how many of us are patient? Few of us practice patience. Many people don’t reach their goals because they become impatient; they can’t wait for the goal to be realized. They feel that once the decision to achieve a goal is made, it’s done; they are seeking “Instant Gratification.” Nothing could be further from reality; the decision must be followed by action. There are many steps to successfully realizing our goals and dreams. Each step prepares us to meet the challenges along the path and readies us, both physically and mentally, to achieve the goal or dream.
The decision has been made, and the action has begun. Now is the time to be consistent and persistent, to exercise the patience to keep us moving toward the goal and overcome the obstacles and challenges that will appear. Knowing that the principle of “The greater the challenge, the more valuable the prize” is in play.
During this phase, many will quit, lacking the faith to continue pushing forward and losing sight of the goal. I have failed more than once in my understanding of the principles involved in bringing about a successful ending to my quest, resulting in giving up on my goals.
This is where persistence enters into the picture; it is here that the temptation to quit is the strongest, and the struggle seems to be “just too much. But the goal is almost realized; the end is in sight, just a little more action and persistence.
Be Patient! Focus On The Here and Now. You Are A Winner!
Can You Solve The REBUS?
A REBUS is a picture representation of a name, work, or phrase. The”rebus” puzzle boxes below portray a common word or phrase. Can you guess what they are?
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Are You Talking To Me?
The prosecuting attorney attacked a witness at the height of a political corruption trial. “Isn’t it true,” he bellowed, “that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?” The witness stared out the window as though he hadn’t heard the question. “Isn’t it true that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?” the lawyer repeated. The witness still didn’t respond. Finally, the judge leaned over and said, “Sir, please answer the question.” “Oh,” the startled witness said, “I thought he was talking to you.”
Should Have Glasses
A policeman stops a woman and asks for her license. He says, “Lady, it says here that you should be wearing glasses.” The woman answers, “Well, I have contacts.” The policeman replied, “I don’t care who you know! You’re getting a ticket!”
Editors Quote Book
When you are right, you can afford to keep your temper.
When you are wrong, you can’t afford to lose it.”
—Unknown
Welfare Office
A woman went down to the Welfare Office to get aid. The office worker asked her, “How many children do you have?” “Ten,” she replied. “What are their names?” he asked. “David, David, David, David, David, David, David, David, David and David,” she answered.
“They’re all named David?” he asked. “What if you want them to come in from playing outside?” “Oh, that’s easy,” she said. “I just call ‘David,’ and they all come running in.”
“And, if you want them to come to the table for dinner?” “I just say, ‘David, come eat your dinner’,” she answered. “But what if you just want ONE of them to do something?” he asked.
“Oh, that’s easy,” she said. “I just use their last name!”
Trivia Quiz
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Your Horoscope
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ARIES (March 21- April 19): Putting your priorities in order will help you to decide what is important to you, and gain a new perspective.
TAURUS (April 20- May 20): Pressure at work is straining your home life. Remember that a job will always be there, but family will not.
GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Plan a special outing with your significant other. Show your appreciation and affection for them.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Use your creativity to spread colour into friends’ lives. Being unconventional will add to the fun.
LEO (July 23- August 22): Reach out to someone who needs your help. Your caring and thoughtfulness will be greatly appreciated.
VIRGO (August 23- September 22): Your partner is asking more of you than is reasonable. It’s time for a “meeting of the minds.”
LIBRA (September 23- October 22): Financial matters will arise again. Pay attention to the small details before they become big ones.
SCORPIO (October 23- November 21): Think before you speak. It is not your responsibility to divulge everything you know. Leave it to others.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 21): Expect the unexpected. When it rains, it pours, and you can expect some people to rain on your parade.
CAPRICORN (December 22- January 19): Looking out for number one may be okay. Just remember to take care of those around you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An enthusiastic approach to a trying problem will go a long way to lightening the task. Make it fun.
PISCES (February 19- March 20): Some good advice flows your way. You would do well to heed it. Look after your personal well-being.
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Cross-Examination
The lawyer was cross-examining the doctor about whether or not he had checked the pulse of the deceased before he signed the death certificate. “No,” the doctor said. “I did not check his pulse.” “And did you listen for a heartbeat?” asked the lawyer. “No, I did not,” the doctor said. “So,” said the lawyer, “when you signed the death certificate, you had not taken steps to make sure he was dead.” The doctor said, “Well, let me put it this way. The man’s brain was in a jar on my desk, but, for all I know, he could be out practicing law somewhere.”
Retail News Flash
Hardware and plumbing supply stores are in danger of running out of Toilet plungers as city subway riders find a new use for them.
Not Getting It
A 42-year-old resident of Ajax, Ontario, was arrested and charged with impaired driving on Feb. 20 at the Durham Regional Police station, where he had driven to complain about his arrest for public intoxication earlier that morning. When he arrived at the station, the man asked to speak with a supervisor. Still, officers noticed he seemed to be intoxicated and, after confirming he had driven himself, issued a breathalyzer test, which the man failed. His license was suspended, and his vehicle was impounded.
Incompetent Criminal
On Feb. 19, neighbours in an apartment building in Wejherowo, Poland, became alarmed as a 19-year-old man tried to lead a full-grown horse up the stairs to his third-floor home, Radio Gdansk reported. Police were called to the building and determined that the mare, worth about $4000, had been stolen. She was returned to the owner, and the horse thief was charged with theft; he faces five years in prison.
The Last Word
Keep yesterday from using up too much of today!