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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 Slippery Slope
A dozen or so years ago, we had a winter storm that produced an unusual effect. On top of many inches of snow, a freezing rain transformed every outdoor surface to a hard, icy glaze. My grandsons (then around 8 and 11) had stayed overnight and were...
One Side Or The Other
I’m suffering from election anxiety. And I’m not kidding. Likely every single person reading this post LOVES America just as much as I do and holds a deep desire to be proud of the person who will lead our nation for the next four years. So while...
Real Or Just An Illusion
Dictionary.com defines illusion as “something that deceives the mind or senses by creating a false impression of reality.” Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book Talking to Strangers brought up an interesting topic of which I’d never heard: the illusion of...
Running in Circles? Good for You!
It’s likely that the idiom “running in circles” has a negative connotation for you. It’s typically used in the context of being busy doing something...
When We Should Ignore Our Instincts
Many years ago a friend of mine died in a car accident. The accident occurred on a beautiful spring day, and I imagine he was enjoying the ride in...
Make It A Banana
In 1998 I had the good fortune to attend a presentation given by psychoneuroimmunologist Joan Borysenko. (Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the...
It’s On The Tip Of My, uhh….
Last Thursday my brain couldn’t come up with the phrase “scavenger hunt.” I was telling a story to friends in which this fun game played a role, but...
It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Complaining.
If you follow me personally on Facebook, then you can skip reading today’s post. Or if you like to hear me repeat myself, read on. In the midst of a...
The Big 5 – 0. No, It’s Not What You Think
There are exactly 83 days until my 50th high school reunion. May I just say I don’t feel old enough to have this event on my calendar? Growing up in...
Internal Bleeding
Vetigel is a miracle product used on wounds with severe bleeding. It’s an algae-based polymer that’s injected directly into the wound. When it meets...
Transitioning from Point 1 to Point B
Transition can be defined as an in-between state. It’s a journey, a passage, from one stage to another. In architecture, a transition is a...