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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
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. Esar has been tagged a humorist because of his many funny quips and witty quotes. Here are a couple of...
Light in the Darkness
Sometimes we expect the death of a loved one such as in the case of someone who has been under hospice care. At other times death comes unexpectedly...
Same Old, Same Old
If you’ve ever driven non-stop on an interstate highway through one of our flatter states, you’ll know the question that settles over you after an...
Somewhere Over the Moonbow
Like many places in the world, my town has experienced its share of unusual weather over the past few months. An event on July 13th produced...
The Parable of the Locked Up Sheep
Be on the lookout for profound moments because they can happen when you least expect them. This morning I taught the Godly Play story of the Good...
A Brush With Nature
The research is clear. And it’s good news! Nature is good for our bodies, souls, and minds. Here are just four ways we benefit from spending time in...
I Spy An Influencer
When our grandsons were about 9 and 12, my husband and I took them to the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. At that time, part of the...
The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
At a cost of one dollar, the children’s book was a real steal. I just checked online, and the list price is $75. The reason for the steep price tag...
Making Faces
When Tim was about three and learning about emotions, he’d have me go through a range at his command. “Make a happy face, Mommy.” When I’d oblige,...