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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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When Enough Is Not Enough

When Enough Is Not Enough

I vividly recall a children’s book I had. It was small in size with mostly words containing a trio of stories. One of them told the story of a brother/sister set of squirrel kids named something like Frisky and Flossie. They went with their mom to...

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A Sacred Space

A Sacred Space

If you receive a Christmas card letter from me, you’ll notice that today's post is based on this year’s letter.  Be sure to listen to the music at the end of this post; it's something that I didn't include in the letter. ~~~~ We’ve missed so much...

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Just Call Me a Boomer Consumer

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,...

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Play It Again, Viktor

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...

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Take a Deep Breath, Will You?

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...

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This Much I Know

This Much I Know

Today is the tenth anniversary of my son Tim’s death at the age of 22. I’m sharing that with you because ten years is a milestone. It’s a time of...

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What Stuff’s In Your Wallet?

What Stuff’s In Your Wallet?

An unexpected gift came my way ten days ago: $50 cash. It’s been sitting on an upstairs table as I’ve been thinking what to splurge on. Something...

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Remembering Peaches

Remembering Peaches

Peaches. Not the sweet fruit, mind you, but the sweet woman who blessed our family’s life for nearly ten years. Her real name was Teresa Sharp, but...

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The Gift That Keeps On Giving

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

High school reunions can stir up old emotions. The summer between my junior and senior year of high school I went away to a cheer camp for a week....

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