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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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Be Kind, Rewind

Hello Readers. Due to a glitch last week, my post did not publish correctly, nor did emails go out. My site is being redone and it's nearly ready. Watch for a future announcement on the makeover by Michelle Coe and Tim Griffin. Here is a link to...

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Want To Watch A Movie?

Want To Watch A Movie?

My kids loved going to Blockbuster. Tim especially loved roaming the store, steadfastly comparing various movies before finally making his choice. And I do mean “finally.” There were times I could have been halfway through the hardback version of...

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The Missing Link(s)

The Missing Link(s)

Those of you who receive my posts by email may have thought I disappeared after the November 8 post about beagle time. Nope. Due to some glitch...

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The Color of Christmas

The Color of Christmas

This entire day I have been thinking about people I personally know who are suffering in some way. My heart is full of loving compassion for them....

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Mentoring Is Not A New Idea

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Experience With a Capital E

Experience With a Capital E

Note-taking is in my DNA. I just can’t help it. Whether I’m listening to a TED talk, attending a live presentation, or watching a YouTube or Udemy...

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Did Sister Hugs Nail It?

We see many worthy quotes on Facebook. Some inspire us to be kind not only to others but also to ourselves. There are those that remind us that...

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The Circle of Family

The Circle of Family

A child dying before a parent is something that no mom or dad should ever face. Whether that child is six months, six years, or fifty-six years, the...

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Advice From An Unlikely Source

My guess is that at some time in your life you have read something written by a company called Your True Nature. I gave one of their bookmarks to my...

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