May 28, 2025

BG’s Positively Speaking

Some Are Successful, Others Are Not

The difference between those who are successful in their life and those who are not, is not that great. When we stop and look at what successful people do, we find they do what unsuccessful people don’t do. Most people don’t like to do the things that will make them more successful in their endeavours. They are more interested in being “in tune” with the way those around them think, of being “approved of” by their peers. They want to be “popular” and not to be criticized for the things they do, even when those things are good for them. So they stay in their comfort zone and end up “average” just like everybody else.

On the other hand, if we ask a successful person what they do that makes them successful, we will find they do things that they don’t like doing. Taking this one step further we find that both groups don’t like doing the same things.

The difference, then, is only in the willingness to put up with a little discomfort now and then. If you are willing to do that you will gain a new respect from those around you. They will start to look to you for help, advice and leadership. Instead of ridicule and derision you will gain new stature. You will be in a position to contribute to the betterment of others whilst at the same time increasing the quality of life for yourself and your family.

Remember: Successful people don’t like to do the same things that unsuccessful people don’t like to do, but they do them anyway.

Editors Quote Book

“Any Kid will run any errand for you, if you ask it at bedtime.”

— Red Skelton

Rear View Mirror

May 20,1927: Charles A. Lindbergh, in The Spirit of St. Louis, leaves New York. Landing in Paris the following day. Nicknamed Slim, Lucky Lindy and The Lone Eagle,he was an American aviator, author, inventor, explorer, and social activist.

As a 25-year-old U.S. Air Mail pilot, Lindbergh emerged from virtual obscurity to world fame as the result of his solo non-stop flight from New York to Paris, France, a distance of nearly 3,600 statute miles (5,800 km), in the single-seat, single-engine purpose-built Ryan monoplane. As a result of this flight, Lindbergh was the first person in history to be in New York in one day and Paris the next. Lindbergh, a U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve officer, was also awarded the nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his historic exploit.

Mosquitos Have Arrived

Below are a few one liners to help you get through all the swatting

  • I’m just here for the buzz.
  • Life’s a picnic unless they show up.
  • They’re just a bite-sized problem.
  • Mosquitoes love a good stake-out
  • Their favorite band? The Blood Type.
  • I’m feeling a little drained.
  • A mosquito’s life motto: “Bite, don’t bark.”
  • Stay calm and swat on.
  • Sometimes I feel like I’m in a bug-zapping contest.
  • Mosquitoes never wait for the right moment… they’re always all a-buzz.
  • Why did the mosquito sit on the computer? To keep an eye on the byte.
  • My favorite game? Mosquito Tag – it’s always a good catch!
  • The swamp didn’t scare me, but the bugs sure bugged me!
  • I’d rather be bitten by love than bugs!
  • What do you call a mosquito at the beach? A bloodsucker on vacation!

 

Trivia Quiz

(Click Question For Answer)

1. What would you do with a Maris piper?
Eat it – It’s a potato.

2. In the movie Casablanca what is the name of the nightclub?
Rick’s.

3. What was the first James Bond book?
Casino Royale.

4. What kind of animal is a Lurcher?
A Dog.
5. What is the Islamic equivalent of the Red Cross?
The Red Crescent.
6. In the fable story who sold a cow for five beans?
Jack — and grew a beanstalk.
7. How did Alfred Nobel make his money?
Inventing Dynamite.
8. What is the currency of Austria?
The Schilling.

 

Your Horoscope

For Amusement Only

Aries Mar. 21 – Apr. 19: Others come to you for advice. Give it your best shot; however, realize that what is really needed is an open heart and the ear to listen. Be attentive.

Taurus Apr. 20 – May 20: A partner confesses an indiscretion. No damage has been done but think twice before trusting valuable information to those who can harm you. Be cautious.

Gemini May 21 – June 20: A change of view is in order. House hunting intesifies. Don’t jump at the first one that comes along.

Cancer June 21 – July 22: Stand up for your rights. Don’t be buffaloed by con-artists. Speak up if you feel you are being deceived.

Leo July 23 – Aug 22: Review your budget with a professional. He maybe able to see something you do not. Tighten the reins.

Virgo Aug 23 – Sept 22: Emotional standoff creates confusion. Communicate your thoughts and feelings more clearly. Don’t be afraid to say, “I’m sorry.”

Libra Sept 23 – Oct 22: Press for answers. “I don’t know,” is not one. Dig for details and push, push, push until you are satisfied.

Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 21: It’s time for a vacation and a little R&R. A romantic getaway for would be perfect now. Go for it.

Sagittarius Nov 22 – Dec 21: Someone says, “I love you.” Be prepared to respond. Tell the truth even if it means hurt feeligns. Things can change.

Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 19: Creative talents are off to a good start. Don’t stop. What others think of as “ridiculous” may be money in the bank for you.

Aquarius Jan 20 – Feb 18: The heat is on. You can’t afford to cool off now. Stick to the project at hand until completed. Hang in there.

Pisces Feb 19 – Mar 20: Social invitation should be accepted. Networking will pay off in the long run. Use your unique personality to make new supporters.


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The Wise Guy

The biology teacher was teaching a class about the flow of blood in the body. After his lecture he asked the class the following: “Why is it that if I stand on my head my face would turn red, since the blood would flow to my head, but when I stand upright my feet don’t turn red?” he was taken aback when a boy blurted out, “That’s cuz your feet ain’t empty!”.

A Twist Of The Tongue

I thought a thought.
But the thought I thought wasn’t the thought I thought I thought.
If the thought I thought I thought had been the thought I thought,
I wouldn’t have thought so much.

 

New On The Job

A taxi driver picked up his passenger from the theatre and everything was going smoothly until the passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question.

The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the sidewalk narrowly missing someone walking along, and stopped inches from a shop window.

For a second, everything was quiet in the cab. Then the driver said, “Look, buddy, don’t ever do that again. You scared the living daylights out of me!”

The passenger apologized and said, “I didn’t realize that a little tap would scare you so much.”

The driver replied, “Sorry, it’s not really your fault. Today is my first day as a cab driver — I’ve been driving a funeral van for the last 25 years.”

10 Interesting Facts About Ontario!

Name The Celebrities Quiz

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Fingers

My wife bawled me out for eating with my fingers. But I’ve always said that if food isn’t clean enough to pick up with your fingers, it isn’t fit to eat.

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Sister: Is it good manners to eat chicken with your fingers?
Brother: No, you should eat your fingers separately.

The Last Word

Go forward in life with boldness and confidence,
safe in the knowledge that you are never alone.

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