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WOW: Extra Special Customer Service Story
Are you looking for lighthearted and inspirational words of wisdom? Are you a retail owner and looking for some insight on what you can do to provide great customer service? Our story this month has two sides.

WOW: 45 Life Lessons
Does your life seem more complicated than it did yesterday? Enjoy reading the 45 easy life and inspirational lessons listed below.

WOW: From the Guys' Point of View
Are you in need of a good laugh? Guys, do you want your side told? Ladies, would you like to know what he is thinking?

WOW: The Power of Pet Therapy - Rocky's Unconditional Love
Positive reinforcement and encouragement is all around us. Some times, your biggest and best support system comes with four legs.

WOW: Start Every Day with Laughter and Inspiration
Be smart this spring and catch its spirit. Ensure you get enough daily doses of laughter and inspiration.

WOW: Common Sense Tidbits with a Little Enviro Humour Thrown in
Make the most of your March moments. Take the time to smell the roses and appreciate them simply because you can.

WOW: Canadian Temperature Conversion Chart
Warming you from the inside out. Enjoy this fun look at how we cope with the cold in Canada.

WOW: Recognize Your Special Gifts
Sometimes in life we are given gifts that we will remember for a lifetime. The giver may never realize the value of the gift, and perhaps may not see it initially - until later in life.

WOW: A Bill Gates Letter to Santa Claus
All of us pick up wisdom along the way.

WOW: The 101 About You
Have you ever wondered about all of the other things that were going on the day you were born or perhaps what your name really means? Wonder no more

WOW: The Blue Ribbon Story - Who I Am Makes A Difference
Confidence is everything. Someone sent me this story in an email. We wanted to share it with you.

WOW: Only in Canada
Canadians are known world-wide for our great sense of humour. We can truly enjoy these wonderful ironies of every day life in Canada.

WOW: 10 Things My Mother Taught Me
This Mother's Day month, why not have a few chuckles on Moms, one of the most influential women in our lives?

WOW: Top Ten Signs You Have Gone Over the Garden Edge.....
Spring is in the air, the birds are singing, the bees buzzing and the garden shop and greenhouse parking lots are bursting.

WOW: The Lighter Side of Green
At Changing Gears we all understand that from time to time a good laugh is the best medicine. We hope you enjoy this light-hearted joke as much as we did.

WOW: A Little Canadian Humour
For the love of being Canadian.

WOW: No Left Turns
Resolve to learn from life lessons of your own and of those around you. The wisdom to walk to your own beat is a gift.

WOW: Santa Is Alive & Well - And We Are On His Team
Let these words warm you from the inside. Cherish your happy memories. No matter how you choose to celebrate get in touch with the “Santa inside” you.

WOW: It Is Not What You Gather...But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind of Life You Live.
This is the time of year when our thoughts begin to look ahead to the Holiday Season and all of its festive fun. We begin to contemplate how fortunate we are and how much we have for which to be thankful. Let’s take the time to remember that we have opportunities every day to touch the lives of those around us.

WOW: From the Mouths of Babes
Do you look at your bowl as half full or half empty? The symbolism of a bowl is not lost on Home Sweet Hope as they strive to feed the homeless. The Empty Bowls initiative came from children. Students trying not to achieve greatness but simply trying to feed their friends and neighbours.

WOW: The Professor and the Jar
Growing up in Canada we learn to recognize September as the end of summer vacation and time to get back into our “routine”. This year let’s add perspective to this annual right of passage that we all experience. Make it part of your routine to not sweat the small stuff.

WOW: Your Recycling Commitment
We are all familiar with the slogan "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle". There is one very important "R" missing, Regularly.

WOW: There are Numerous Reasons to Celebrate Summer; Here are 15...
Aaah Summer! The weather is wonderful. Family and friends come together for memorable outdoor activities. Vacations start! You can take in your town's local attractions or jet set to exotic locations with family and friends.

WOW: Father's Day Thoughts
Changing Gears wants to say a special thank you to all those Fathers that put family fun first.

WOW: SUCCESS
The weather is warm enough now to finally get outside and enjoy. Why not go for a walk with the sun on your face and contemplate what success truly means to you. Don’t forget the sunscreen.

WOW: Enjoy a Walk Down Memory Lane
Times, they are a changin’

WOW: Greet Spring with The Daffodil Principle
Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, "Mother, you must come to see the daffodils before they are over."

WOW: Fourteen Things
That took me over 50 years to learn

WOW: Things to Ponder
As we reflect on the year ahead,...

WOW: Project Smile
Breakfast at McDonald's

WOW: Timeless Preoccupation
Ever Dreamed of Changing the World?

WOW: A Bill Gates Perspective
Here are a few interesting thoughts to ponder from Bill Gates...

Personal experience set wheels in motion for Changing Gears
Having problems changing gears...help is available...

WOW: Ten Commandments from a Pet’s Standpoint
Let’s keep these “ten commandments” in mind...

WOW: You Are Important!
Here is a passage to contemplate as you sit outside...

WOW: Golf Tips to Make Life Easier on the Greens
Golf season is finally here...

WOW: Audrey Hepburn Poem
This is a wonderful poem Audrey Hepburn wrote when asked to share her beauty tips...

WOW: What Tree Did You Fall From?
Here’s a fun way to celebrate the earth...

WOW: A Way to Empower Women
This may be the best era in which to live as a woman...

WOW: Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just for Kids: Liven Up Valentine’s Day!
Check out how to enjoy the day...

WOW: The Wrapping Paper Story
Full of kisses...

WOW: Ten Commandments for Celebrating Successfully
It’s astonishing how detached we have become from the meaning of our celebrations.

WOW: Wedding Etiquette
Gifts ...

WOW: Wedding Etiquette
What to wear ...

WOW: Humour - Senior Driving
Have a laugh...

WOW: If Today is Your Birthday
Did you make a wish? I did.

WOW: Play Games Long Distance
If you have access to a computer and internet service ...

WOW: Thoughts for the Day
Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.

WOW: Meaning of Flower Colours
Could your bouquet of roses be giving you a hidden message?

WOW: Reason, Season or Lifetime
People come into your life for a REASON, a SEASON or a LIFETIME ...

WOW: Humour -- Here's to Seniors
A college student at a recent USC football game challenged a senior citizen sitting next to him ...

WOW: 50-Year Celebration
A man and his wife were about to celebrate 50 years together ...