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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
Have You Found It Yet?
Who knew that finding your own voice could be such a joyous discovery? I could see the understanding dawn on the adult students’ faces last week as they grasped how important each individual voice is in the spoken symphony of life. And they also...
Love Story. No, Really. Love Story
The year I was twenty, the movie Love Story was released. Starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal, it was an instant box office success. The sixth highest-grossing film ever in the United States and Canada, its success would translate into around a...
I’m a Wee Bit Irish
Saint Patrick’s Day was a few days ago, and I came across some information that I did not know about the man behind the day. While the holiday for the primary patron saint of Ireland is held on the anniversary of his death, Patrick wasn’t actually...
An Abstract Kaleidoscope of Goodness
The public speaking homework I had assigned my leadership students ended up being more difficult than it sounded. From a list of sixty...
A Vision of American Womanhood
If I ever wanted to be someone else, it was when I was twelve. My mother must have cut my poker-straight hair for my school picture that year. It’s...
The Opposite of Hoarding
My friend Pat and I talk about downsizing material goods and “getting rid of stuff” nearly every time we’re together. Pat says she tries to follow...
Don’t Be Ranunculus!
Somehow I became a fan and collector of Marjolein Bastin's work without knowing it and without intention. Marjolein is a 75-year-old Dutch artist....
God Works In Mysterious Ways
God does work in mysterious ways, and many people believe that the phrase is from the Bible. But it is not. Rather, it’s a paraphrase from...
This Must Be The Silver Lining People Talk About
We Americans surely love our animals. Many American households include at least one pet. There is disagreement regarding the actual numbers, but...
Today Is Your Lucky Day! If You Believe A Cookie.
Writer’s Block. It happens to nearly every writer at some point. Apparently, even the writer of inspirational sayings for fortune cookies has been...
Sisterly Love Like You Can’t Even Imagine
On March 7, 2006 twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel celebrated their 16th birthdays by testing for and obtaining their Minnesota driver licenses....