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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!
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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...
It’s A Different Life, But Still Wonderful
It’s my tradition to buy a few truly meaningful Christmas ornaments for my daughter and her husband and present them at Thanksgiving. This year I found a ball that had gold-leaf applied against a brilliant aqua background. It resembles a globe...
A Brain Game That Doesn’t Require A Computer
A typical Virginia license plate consists of three letters and three numbers. As part of my never-ending quest to keep my brain active and my thinking skills sharp, when I'm driving I often play one of the games I created when my school-aged...
Ay, Chihuahua!
Consider the problematic issues associated with California: earthquakes, fires, epic rain, epic drought, mudslides, unreliable water supply,...
Long Shadows
The people who influence our lives are like shadows. Depending on the slant of the sun’s rays, there are short shadows. These are the people with...
You Can Never Have Too Much Heart
Hearts…they’re everywhere. A stock photo site I use brings up nearly 5000 possible choices. Facebook attaches a heart to a post you say you love....
No, Actually I Am NOT Ready for Football
According to Heisman.com, the Heisman Memorial Trophy is an award bestowed on the college football player “whose performance best exhibits the...
There’s An Imposter In Our Midst
You read last Tuesday’s article, right? If not, read it here now because it ties into today’s post. Go ahead. We’ll wait for you to catch up. Raise...
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday
On January 15, 2009, commercial airline pilot Captain Chesley Sullenberger landed an Airbus A-320 on the Hudson River in New York City. It was one...
It’s Not Always About a Happy Ending
In wrapping up the preparation of a workshop for later this month, my presentation close is, appropriately enough, about endings. Endings are a big...
The Pills In The Bottle Go Round and Round
My last post pointed out that in 2017 the pharmaceutical industry spent six billion dollars on direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs....