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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
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My friend Ken shared this story of his five-year-old great-niece Eloise: The occasion was the funeral of Ken’s elderly mother (Eloise’s great-grandmother). As the family made their way to the front of the church, there was a bit of concern as to...
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...
Go Ahead. I’m All Ears.
The woman sitting behind us on the train would not shut up. On and on in a too-loud voice she talked to her travel companion about anything she...
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...