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Norma Thatcher, Author

Welcome to my blog! Sometimes I’ll offer advice about public speaking. Maybe I’ll tell you a story. Or perhaps I’ll make you laugh, teach you something interesting, or help you think a bit differently on a topic. Please consider subscribing so you don’t miss any of my posts.

 

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Broken and Fixed

Broken and Fixed

  My friends, if you receive a Christmas card in the mail from me, you’ll notice that today’s post is based on my Christmas letter included in the card. Last January 2nd as I removed my beloved ornaments from the tree, I carefully packed them...

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Playing Games

Playing Games

I was out playing games last night with a wild crowd: Episcopal Church Women. There were about twenty of us, split into two groups, playing The Five Second Rule. The gist of the game is this: At each turn, you’re to give three correct responses...

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No Good Answer

No Good Answer

In yesterday’s sermon, Bishop Ted used a phrase several times to make a point. The first five words of that phrase stayed with me throughout the day, and it struck me that I couldn’t come up with a single answer that produced what I would consider...

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Wake Her From Her Sleep

Wake Her From Her Sleep

When I walked out through our flowers in the early morning of July 16, I came across the above sight. The bee was immobile, as still as death, and...

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Marking Time

Marking Time

When a loved one first entered a memory care unit, she was still cognizant enough to recognize the passage of time. But living in a place that...

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Tend My Sheep

Tend My Sheep

As part of his goodbyes to his disciples before his ascension into Heaven, Jesus singled out Peter for a special message. You might recall that...

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Long, Deep, and Wide

Long, Deep, and Wide

Before last week I’d never even heard of Evan Esar let alone had any familiarity with his work. He was born in 1899 and lived until his mid-90s....

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First Time, Last Time

First Time, Last Time

Do you remember the first sight of your newborn’s face? Your first kiss? The first day in a new home? The first day of retirement? It is easy to...

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