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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!
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Keypoint Intelligence estimates that during 2021, humankind will take around one trillion, four hundred forty billion photos. Medium.com’s data on weddings reflect that professional wedding photographers shoot up to 100 images per hour. Another...
Heave-Ho to Upheaval
This has been an unusual year in America in many ways including weather. In the mid-Atlantic states, we saw some winter days hit the low 70s, and then we endured recent spring days in the low 30s. My husband just noted that the weather channel is...
Putting Stuff Away
I can’t stand not being able to find stuff. Since I consider myself to be a highly organized individual, it’s an affront to my mental well-being to be unable to locate something. Case in point: A couple weeks ago my husband asked, “Where is the...
We’ll Be Coming ‘Round The Mountain
Heading to a concert in southwest Virginia, we took the scenic route of 211 West. And it is just that: scenic. The winding road with...
A Book By Any Name
My little town has been blessed with an independent book store on Main Street. The Old Town Open Book had a soft opening last Friday. They sold 1700...
So Noted: Grab a Pen and Take Some Notes
I’m a note-taker. When I attend a meeting, presentation, or class, you can bet that pen and paper go with me. When I teach a class, within the first...
An Obsession is Born
Since I don’t watch the news or live television, I’m not the person to turn to for pop culture information or the latest show business buzz. But I...
Color My World
My spot of Virginia had an end-of-winter snowfall on Friday. The temperature was just right to produce picture-perfect snow; every single tree...
Giving Up or Taking On…or Both?
The beginning of Lent marks the season of getting ourselves ready for Easter. Many Christians view it as a time of increased or contemplative...
Show Me The Money…Or At Least How To Handle It
When my husband and I have finished a restaurant meal and the server attempts to hand my husband the check, he has a standard response as he...
Rock, Scissors, Paper
The television show featured a young woman having an argument with her dad. The father was urging her to write down some important information. Her...