Unconventional philanthropist dies at 87

It’s sad to meet and fall in love with a man when you are in the process of reading his obituary.  So it was for Your Working Girl and Robert W. Wilson, a gay, atheist, short-sell specialist, well-known known for his philanthropy.   A masterful mass of contradiction, Mr. Wilson contributed an estimated $600 million […]

It’s only rock and roll …

For the last 10 days, Neil Young has waged a blistering attack on the Alberta oilsands development.  It’s a thrashing that’s left the Canadian oil industry and the governments that support it sputtering with indignation. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers played the snooty card. “Mr. Young may represent that rock stars don’t need oil, […]

What it looks like when Brad Pitt does patois

You, Gentle Reader, be the judge.  You’ve seen the Rob Ford Steak Queen video with the mayor showing off his dialect capabilities.   Here’s a sub-titled version in case you couldn’t get it all by ear.  (Your Working girl only prays His Honour doesn’t start rolling with Newfoundlanders.)  Now check out Brad Pitt in Meet Joe Black. […]

Your Working Girl’s 2013 Hall of Fame

Much has happened in 2013 and lots of it is a bit quirky.  Here are a few things Your Working Girl would like to take note of. The Grant Officer of the Year Award John Cook – Gawker.com For not making the easy call.  Cook researched well-deserving community groups to find a home for the […]

Wanna buy a chocolate bar? Need a shoe shine?

The votes are in.  The dye has been cast.  There’s no going back.  Just before the holidays, Your Working Girl took note that Pathways to Education has appointed a new CEO.  And the direction the Board of Directors intends to take could not be clearer. Incoming top executive, Vivian Prokop, most recently finished a 10-year […]

11-11-11

Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats Ralph Picco Merchant Navy. Canadian Born:  1894 Died:  1 November 1940 (46) Roster information listed for Ralph Picco   Ship Type Rank / role Attacked on Boat Empire Bison Steam merchant Able Seaman 1 Nov 1940 (+) U-124 Personal information Son of Robert and Mary Jane Picco, of […]

Abercrombie & Fitch says no to the fat and homely

Your Working Girl’s holiday is over and the marketing/branding/fundraising construct continues to careen on it’s crazy daisy way. Abercrombie & Fitch, a clothier that boasts one of the longest line-ups on Boxing Day has spent 2013 hurky-jerking from one wild decision after another.     It no longer stocks XL or XXL.  And it doesn’t sell […]

20,000 songs in her pocket

Your Working Girl is going on holiday (hurrah) and has been spending the better part of this week thinking about what music she’d like to take with her. And that set her off thinking about the magic of being able to even consider taking her music with her. If only for the iPod alone, Steve […]

Look who’s talking 3: Non-profit edition

The month of August is such a glorious month to toss around statistics.   It’s hot, the days are long and the mind drifts.  Just when it’s too humid to turn the page of a book, there’s always the click of a mouse.  And from there, you can go anywhere.  With all modesty (aside), Your Working […]

“We’ve got a perpetual poverty machine.”

Your Working Girl has a soft spot for Americans.  She does.  With all due respect to stereotype, they can be a ‘hi, how are ya’ nation.  She finds they wear their heart on their sleeves. They share their opinions with gusto.  They engage in political debate with vigor. And so it was with Peter Buffett, […]