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To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken? Has your greatest fear ever come true? Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing? What’s something you know you do differently than most people? What’s your single greatest moment of personal failure? Looking…
If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do? When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing? Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster? If…
As we enter year-end festivities, inevitably, we will find ourselves at cocktail parties or dinner settings where we will be reaching for a topic of discussion. To help us through this season, By George Journal will provide questions and observations that can serve as perfect conversation starters. In the next few days, we’ll call this conversational…
Twenty years ago today – November 10, 1997 – Jim Watson was elected Mayor of the City of Ottawa. This was a momentous day for the elected Mayor and a memorable day for me, who served as Jim’s campaign manager for his mayoralty bid. This Ottawa election campaign was to be the last one for…
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“Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere.” – Anne Lamott “Bad things don’t happen to writers; it’s all material.” – Garrison Keillor “You can fix anything but a blank page.” – Nora Roberts “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go…
Who is the Canuck most recognized around the world today? Let us know who you think it is… . Or, perhaps, you have someone else in mind who is the most recognized Canadian around the world these days?? Chris George, providing reliable PR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer or experienced communicator?…
It is as Canadian as sitting lakeside in an Adirondack and hearing the song of the loon. A few years back, the By George Journal held a contest to find the greatest simile that “best describes being Canadian.” In the end, our favourite Canada Day simile was one of our own. So, we are thinking…
The By George Journal is conducting a Canadiana contest to select the most-Canadian of symbols. Essentially, what national item is most treasured by Canucks from coast-to-coast-to-coast? Based on the popular finalists of our Canada Day countdown last year, we have chosen a dozen of the most-beloved items of Canadiana and ask our followers to select…
For your morning smile today, here’s Canadian content that will help to celebrate the Ides of March. Our infamous comedy team of Canucks, John Wayne and Frank Shuster, did a memorable skit of the assassination of Julius Caesar, in which Caesar’s wife keeps screeching “I told him, Julie, don’t go!” Even dated some three decades…
Take note of how many times you might hear the phrase, “Beware the Ides of March.” For such an overused phrase, many are unaware of the origin of the cautionary greeting for March 15th. Here is the background on the Ides of March – so that you may respond to your greeters in kind. The…
Gotta love these photos of Canada’s most beloved pastime: Dennis Flood and Canada’s game By George Journal has a wealth of hockey related articles and interesting notes: tagged hockey Chris George, providing reliable PR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer or experienced communicator? 613-983-0801 @ CG&A COMMUNICATIONS.
Take the time this weekend to enjoy the genius talent of David Myles. . For example, the chorus to “When it comes my turn” is one that’ll play on your mind and have you smiling for no reason — . I’m getting old, but I’m not old yet I’m already worried that I…
Here are some of By George’s favourite Valentine wishes from President Donald Trump. Have a huuuge day! (ed. – Right click on the image and “copy”. Go ahead and spread the love today!) Chris George provides reliable PR & GR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer and experienced communicator? Call 613-983-0801 @ CG&A…
In the last few weeks, since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, By George has received some very funny memes skewering the new American commander-in-chief. Here are 5 of our FAVs!! Trump Supporters’ Bookshelves #1 Best-Seller for Trump Supporters The Post-Super Bowl Press Conference at the White House If…
Tom Brady did it again yesterday, leading his New England Patriots team to an amazing 4th quarter comeback Superbowl victory. Brady becomes the first QB with 5 NFL championship rings. So, to follow-up on this game-for-the-ages, By George compiled our 15 FAV observations of a truly great football quarterback – and a decent human being….
When I think of some of the statements made here I begin to think that we are living is a new age of paleontology – political paleontology – the invertebrate age, which is government without a backbone. – John G. Diefenbaker Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it…
(With MPs returning to Ottawa on Monday, this services notice is being re-posted from earlier this month.) CG&A COMMUNICATIONS is pleased to introduce the Parliament Hill Sentinel, an Ottawa monitoring and reporting service for emerging political and policy news from the Nation’s Capital. This service will help to provide organizations or businesses with…
In a landslide election, Donald J. Trump shocked liberals and republicans alike when he defeated Hillary Clinton in a historic, unprecedented win. And to say that people were astonished at Donald Trump’s victory would be the understatement of the century. But behind Donald Trump’s victory, stood one woman. So who is this unique lady responsible for…
Despite being married to the most controversial presidential candidate in American history, Melania Trump remains an enigma. The mystery that comes with her reserved personality makes Melania an easy target for liberals as articles labeling her as a “mannequin” and condemning her silence are published daily. Although the famous former model seems to have it…