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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
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...
The Power Of A Routine
I am off my game. I’ve been wasting time and have been having a tough time getting myself to focus. Never one much for politics, I became absorbed in the election three months ago. I have been consumed by wanting to stay on top of knowing the...
Real, Plastic, or Ceramic?
Putting away Christmas leaves me a little blue. After all the lights, bright colors, candles, sparkle, ribbons, and decorations are boxed up, my house is bleak. Blah. Last year I began a new practice of creating winter tableaus from bits and pieces...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Ten Things I Meant To Tell You
When my niece Jen was expecting her first baby eight years ago, I sent her a card that included my list of “Ten Things I Meant To Tell You About...
Get Well Soon Even If You Can’t
When someone we know has broken her arm, we send an optimistic get-well card that conveys our good wishes for quick and complete bone mending. If a...
If You’re Happy And You Know It…
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve heard the wisdom of finding a vocation that you love. If you do what you love, you'll never work a day...