Say something that matters.
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Children’s Books Published!
Say something that matters.
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.
Children’s Books Published!
Lifted Up Blog
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 offered limited opportunity to plan and look forward to events, she found herself forgetting not only...
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 Peter was the impulsive and sometimes undisciplined follower: jumping off the boat to walk on the...
Loose Lips May Sink Ships, But What Else?
As part of the class I teach on effective body language for public speaking, I mention lips. Most of us don’t think much about our lips. They just sit there, after all, being taken for granted. And unless we’re looking in a mirror, we don’t...
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....
Never Too Late to Ask the Question
February 10, 2020 Worldwide deaths from the 2019 Novel Coronavirus reach 1,013. February 13, 2020 CDC confirms the 15th case of COVID-19 in the...
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...
Shoulda Coulda
If I were my boss, I’d fire me. Or at least conduct an employee counseling session in which I’d give myself the ultimatum to “shape up or ship out.”...
A Wing and a Prayer. But Mostly a Prayer.
My prayer life could use a tune-up. Or maybe even an overhaul. I’ve read books on prayer, listened to well-versed speakers talk about a healthy...
Let There Be Light
Light. The presence of light is highly visible during the holiday season. We string lights from our roofs, hang them on our indoor trees, place them...