August 06, 2025

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BG’s Positively Speaking

“You’ve Gotta Have Faith”

A standard definition of faith is: “A belief in things not yet real.” Setting out to achieve a goal or objective, we can feel it deep inside us and see it in our “mind’s eye,” but it does not have a physical presence that we can touch or share with others. Like an athlete starting out to win an Olympic medal, we are the only ones who can “see” it.

At this point, we must have faith in our ability to achieve the goals we have set. A belief that we have been given all the talents we need and that we have to apply them. Those who say, “I’ll believe it when I see it,” will never achieve their dreams, for they lack faith in themselves. To achieve our dreams and goals, we must first believe in them..

There is a saying that “Man walks by faith…not by sight.” We have all watched a baby take those first tentative steps, in the faith that they can achieve their objective. They see the goal in front of them and “Go for it”. When our children set foot on the ice, the soccer field or begin to participate in any sport, we encourage them, instilling in them the faith that they need to continue. As adults, we don’t walk with our heads bowed, watching our feet for fear of obstacles. We hold our heads up and stride out in the belief that we can overcome the challenges that appear.

We must take that faith and belief and apply it to our dreams, goals, and objectives. With faith, we can see those things “not yet real” become real. With faith, we can allow others to share our visions and make a difference in the world around us.

You Just Gotta’ Believe In Yourself!

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From The Police Blotter

What a beat cop deals with every day.

• A deputy responded to a report of a vehicle stopping at mailboxes. It was the mail carrier.
• A woman said her son was attacked by a cat, and the cat would not allow her to take her son to the hospital.
• A resident said someone had entered his home at night and taken five pounds of bacon. Upon further investigation, police discovered his wife had gotten up for a late-night snack.

 

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Going To A Lecture

Jeremy was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. ‘What are you doing out here at four o’clock in the morning?’ asked the police officer. ‘I’m on my way to a lecture,’ answered Jeremy. ‘And who on earth, in their right mind, is going to give a lecture at this time of night?’ enquired the officer sarcastically. ‘My wife,’ slurred Jeremy grimly.

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Editors Quote Book

“It’s not enough to have a good mind, the main thing is to use it well.”

—Rene Descartes

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Funny Canadian Town Names

Snafu, Yukon: This community, named after everyone’s favourite military acronym—Situation Normal: All Fouled Up—by the U.S. military during construction of the Alaska highway. We’re not sure exactly what situation the military was referring to at the time, but Snafu served as one of two forest fire crew camps in the Yukon in the ’50s. It’s currently a campground, and is a popular destination for canoe trips, surrounded by lakes.

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Trivia Quiz

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Your Horoscope

For Amusement Only

Aries Mar 21 – Apr 19:  Put your thinking cap on. Start planning ahead, you can’t ‘fly by the seat of you pants’ for much longer.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20): Healthier food and getting more exercise are called for. Listen to your body, not those who would lead you astray.

Gemini May 21 – Jun 20:    Don’t take offence at the callousness of others. Hold your head high and move forward with confidence and purpose.

Cancer Jun 21 – Jul 22:   If given the right conditions, romance could bloom. Cultivate the seeds that you have planted and see them grow.

Leo Jul 23 – Aug 22:    You need to speculate a little more. Your financial future will not be secured by being too conservative.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22): Your team-building skills are being tested. You need to pull everyone together to complete current tasks on time.

Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22): Some travel plans need to be adjusted, but don’t panic. Things will all work out for your ultimate benefit.

Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 21: A successful person puts others ahead of themselves. Consider this when planning for the future.

Sagittarius Nov 22 – Dec 21:    Don’t overwhelm others with childish concerns. Be mature and focus on the matters at hand. An invitation should arrive.

Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 19:   Taking stock of yourself and developing new habits will help you to be more productive at work and at home.

Aquarius Jan 20 – Feb 18:   Putting action into ideas will produce greater financial returns. Your creativity needs a little more effort to get things moving.

Pisces Feb 19 – Mar 20:   The past is behind you. Do not resent the path not travelled. Your future will be brighter and happier.

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Psychiatric Evaluation

In a Psychiatric Hospital, a Journalist asks the Doctor: “How do you determine whether to admit a person as a patient or not?”

Doctor: “Well, we fill a bathtub with water and then give a teaspoon, a glass and a bucket to the patient and ask them to empty the bathtub.”

Journalist: “Oh, obviously a normal person would use the bucket because it’s bigger.”

Doctor: “No, a normal person would pull the drain plug! Please go to bed #39. We will conduct further investigations into your case.

 

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Discovering Canada

Trekkie Town: You can obtain your Spock ears at this unusual location in Alberta. The southern Alberta town of Vulcan (pop. 1,836) was named for the Roman God of Fire. Still, when the Star Trek TV series popularized the word, they embraced the opportunity to use it to attract tourists. Today, you can see a mounted 9-metre replica of the Starship Enterprise steps from the Star Trek-themed Visitor Information Office. Stop in to see Star Trek memorabilia, put on a Star Trek costume for a photo, and play a virtual reality Star Trek game. Leonard Nimoy visited in 2010. An annual Star Trek-themed convention is held each June.

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This Side Up

A foreman of a factory was making his rounds, inspecting how all of the workers were doing their jobs. “Well,” he said to one worker, “I see you are doing a very diligent job stamping all of the boxes ‘THIS SIDE UP’. “Yes,” the worker replied, eager to please, “and just to be extra sure, I stamped the bottom also!”

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Yes, There Is A “Priestly” Donut!

Following an episode of How I Met Your Mother, when Canadian actor Jason Priestley stuffed a chocolate Timbit into a strawberry filled donut and named it “The Priestley”, Tim Hortons decided to actually make a batch. Cobie Smulders was so envious of her co-star’s treat that Tim Hortons granted her a donut of her own—the “Robin Sparkles.”

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That’s Life

Two shepherds lean on their crooks at the end of a long day, and the first asks the second, “So, how’s it going?” The second one sighed and shook his head, “Not good, I can’t pay my bills, my health isn’t good, my kids don’t respect me, and my wife is leaving me.” To which the first one responded, “Well, don’t lose any sheep over it.”

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Venetian Glass

Many people have seen examples of Venetian glass. They have stood in awe at the artistry, beauty and colourfulness of the creations. They adorn the walls and rooms of stately homes, castles, palaces, museums and public buildings the world over. The chandeliers, multi-coloured vases, and ornaments are pure works of art that are in high demand. The link below will take you to the workshop(studio) of one of these artisans, so that you can see how they create these breathtakingly beautiful pieces of art.

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The Wedding Guest

A man was invited to a wedding reception. When he reached the hotel, he faced two doors.

Written on door 1 were the Bride’s relatives, on door 2 the Groom’s relatives. He entered the Groom’s door and again found two doors. Door 1. Ladies,     Door 2. Men.

He entered through the men’s door and found another two doors. 1. People with gifts     2.People without gifts. He entered the second door and found himself on the street outside the hotel.

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The Goldfish

Diane buys a hundred goldfish. There are so many of them that she decides to keep them in her bathtub. One day, she invites her friend over to see all her beautiful goldfish. Lauren is impressed and says, “They surely are beautiful, but what will you do when you want to take a bath?” Diane replied, “Simple. I blindfold them!”

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The Last Word

When a husband retires, a wife takes on a full-time job.

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