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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
A Little Bit Of Light
In times of deep darkness, we not only need light —we need to be light for one another. – Parker J. Palmer Forgive me if I’m repeating myself from a past blog, but my favorite public space in my home is the smallest room in the house, the...
Will Our Mystery Blogger Sign In Please?
“Guest Blogging” is where someone writes a post in place of another person’s usual blog, but it’s typically done with a purpose: to promote the guest’s products, services, book, or their own corporate or personal brand. For example, if I owned a...
A Simple Prayer
I wrote the below prayer around fifteen years ago. I've occasionally dusted it off, revised the final paragraph to suit a particular time or need (such as Lent), and shared it with some folks. It's actually an embodied prayer in that it has...
So Call Me. Not Maybe. Definitely.
What I’m about to share may shock you. You likely will throw up your hands in disbelief and shout, “She’s lying!” We didn’t have a telephone until I...
Papa Was A Rolling Stone
The big mystery was finally solved in 2013. But unless you’re into science articles, you may have missed it. There is a section of Death Valley...
Just Whose Children Are They, Anyhow?
The #1 marker of a superb speaker is not in the eloquence presented. It’s not how smart she sounds or the effective body language he displays. It’s...
This Thing Is A Killer
What do you know about sepsis? Until yesterday I didn’t know much about it, but coming across three articles in a row within a couple days got my...
Just Call Me a Boomer Consumer
There’s a label people attempt to stick on me, and I don’t like it one bit. Elderly. It seems that anyone aged 65+ is elderly. The US Census Bureau,...
I Promise to Love, Honor, and Follow
Taken out of context, the 16th verse of the book of Ruth is often used as a scripture reading at weddings. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you...
Play It Again, Viktor
Last night I gave a presentation on Viktor Frankl, and I thought to myself: I need to write about this! The issue is that I already wrote about it...
Take a Deep Breath, Will You?
Raise your hand if you’ve consciously thought about breathing over the last 24 hours. Unless you have a breathing issue or have recently...