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Step aside
WotD: Step aside Knowing when to step aside and when to continue leading is a difficult decision that often separates good leaders from great ones. While having a strong sense of purpose and conviction is beneficial, leaders must also be humble enough to recognize when their time has come and when it is time to…
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Get-go
Word of the Day: Get-go From the get-go, working hard is essential for success in any endeavour, whether it be a job, a project, or a personal goal. The term get-go refers to the very beginning of something, the starting point, when you take the first step towards achieving your desired outcome. When you start…
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Soul-searching
WotD: Soul-searching The current state of the world has put many of us in soul-searching mode. From the US election to the war in Ukraine, the Gaza conflict, and the fact that if you are reading this, you have survived a global pandemic, we are all searching for answers and trying to make sense of…
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Like chalk and cheese
Simile: Like chalk and cheese The simile, like chalk and cheese, is an idiomatic expression indicating the vast differences between two things, just like living in Canada and Japan. Take, for example, my life journey. Splitting my time between Canada, the land of maple syrup, beaver tails, jigs dinner and pea soup, and Japan, the…
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Sweet tooth
WotD: Sweet tooth Easter has come and gone, but alas, there were no Easter eggs hidden for me to find this year. I have had a sweet tooth since I was a child, but these days, chocolate has become a mortal enemy in more ways than one. In my youth, I murdered more than my…
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Cleanliness is next to godliness
Phrase: Cleanliness is next to godliness The phrase cleanliness is next to godliness has been around for ages. It’s one of those sayings that grandparents love and even gets tossed around in some religious circles. But what does it mean? Growing up in a big family with not a whole lot of money, my mother…
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Spring is in the air
Phrase: Spring is in the air Spring is in the air! The season of rebirth, rejuvenation, and renewal has finally arrived, and I couldn’t be happier. After four long months of dreary winter weather, it’s a welcome change to see the sun shining, flowers blooming, and birds and little green tree frogs chirping. Spring is…
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Fire sale
Word of the Day: Fire sale Everyone loves a great bargain. You may be familiar with closing sales, clearance sales and Boxing Day specials, but have you ever taken advantage of a fire sale? A fire sale is a clearance sale where goods are sold at a lower price than their original value. The term…
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A soft touch
WotD: A soft touch Do you ever feel like a soft touch? It can be frustrating to feel like people are continually getting whatever they want from you, but the good news is you can prevent it. A soft touch is someone easily influenced or taken advantage of. This can manifest in many ways, such…
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Bad hair day
WotD: Bad hair day Bad hair day. Bad hair day! BAD HAIR DAY! Sorry, I just had to get that out of my system. You know what’s worse than a bad hair day? Having a bad hair day and Mondayitis at the same time. It’s like the universe is conspiring against you. A bad hair day…
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