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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
Everyone’s Irish on March 17
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Since my genealogy is believed to be Welsh-Irish, I’ll share a story of a friendship that had its origins on St. Patrick’s Day about thirty years ago. As I was headed down the hallway to my office that...
Forget Me Not
A heart-warming incident occurred at our recent Ash Wednesday service. Everyone had already come forward for the imposition of ashes, and our priest had settled the container back on the table. Silently, a little girl walked up the aisle and stood...
Sometimes It’s Good To Be A Hitman
Canadian musician, composer, arranger, and music producer David Foster may not be a name with whom you are readily familiar. He’s my age. He did make headlines in 2019 when he married Katharine McPhee, 2006 American Idol finalist who is my...
When Enough Is Not Enough
I vividly recall a children’s book I had. It was small in size with mostly words containing a trio of stories. One of them told the story of a...
A Sacred Space
If you receive a Christmas card letter from me, you’ll notice that today's post is based on this year’s letter. Be sure to listen to the music at...
It’s A Different Life, But Still Wonderful
It’s my tradition to buy a few truly meaningful Christmas ornaments for my daughter and her husband and present them at Thanksgiving. This year I...
A Brain Game That Doesn’t Require A Computer
A typical Virginia license plate consists of three letters and three numbers. As part of my never-ending quest to keep my brain active and my...
Mindful Availability For All
Writer Sue Monk Kidd authored a lovely article on mindfulness way back in September 1997. It appeared in a Christian quarterly journal called...
Put A Face On It, Will You?
Jay Meadows is a public researcher who investigates health behaviors. He’s been studying pandemic fatigue which has settled in all over the world....
A Slippery Slope
A dozen or so years ago, we had a winter storm that produced an unusual effect. On top of many inches of snow, a freezing rain transformed every...
One Side Or The Other
I’m suffering from election anxiety. And I’m not kidding. Likely every single person reading this post LOVES America just as much as I do and holds...