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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
Does Not Convey
When you’re selling a house, it’s important to note in the contract what fixtures are included (will convey) in the sale of the home. RealtyTimes.com suggests that the contract should incorporate wording that states “all items in the MLS will...
Love Stories At The Park
If we’re Facebook friends, you’ll already know from my posts that I spend some part of every day at a local park named Rady. Besides the children’s playground and covered gazebo with picnic benches, there is an oblong paved path around an open...
Going To The Chapel
The tiny brownish-red chapel sits as a focal point against a massive rock formation, towering evergreens, and (when in a season of flowing) a waterfall. A photo of the church in a calendar many years ago intrigued me, and I added it to the bucket...
Searching for Just the Right Word
Do you repeat yourself? No, I’m not inquiring whether or not you tell stories repetitiously. (“Say, have I ever told you about the time I….”)...
Maybe I Just Needed a Hammer
I know I am not dumb. Over the course of my life, I have figured out a lot of “stuff” on my own and by reading. But when it comes to mechanical...
Sunrise, Sunset…Does Anybody Know the Time?
At times I think my brain may be wired a little differently than most people’s. I might be minding my own business, thinking about things, and...
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones
The young woman on the stage was obviously terrified. She held a piece of paper that undulated as her hands visibly shook. Her voice quavered as she...
Just How Many Kodak Moments Can There Be?
The woman next to me on the whale watching tour had three cameras of various sizes strung around her neck. It was as though she was wearing the...
The Post Office Will Love Us FOREVER
Are you aware that the US Postal Service is celebrating an anniversary this year? It’s not too late to send them a card (pun #1) to acknowledge it’s...
Please Do NOT Repeat That
I spent the weekend in Connecticut with my 95-year-old aunt. She’s my aging role model: smart, healthy, active, mentally sharp, articulate, and both...
Scam I Am OR Green Eggs and Scam
No one likes to be the victim of a scam. And it’s not just because we may lose some money. It’s a blow to our self-esteem. We’d like to believe that...