Say something that matters.
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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
Savoring The Good
“Our nervous system comes prewired to pay attention to negativity. And it’s jacked up by trauma.” So says Dr. Joan Borysenko, leading mind-body expert. Is it any wonder that so many of us are feeling anxious, on edge, or in just plain old dark...
Empty Chairs
Don McLean is most well-known for his iconic “American Pie” folk-rock song from 1971. (I’ll wait for a bit while you sing a few lines because you know that you want to.) But I prefer his hauntingly, beautifully sad song “Empty Chairs.” There’s a...
Thinking Outside The Box
A few years before she died, my mother-in-law Rosalie was appalled by the birthday card her son Bill bought for my special day. When Rosalie did the choosing, the card usually depicted flowers and professed loving words. Bill’s card, on the other...
Because That’s The Way We’ve Always Done It!
My sister Bev shared that as her whole family sat around their Thanksgiving table, someone asked, “What are we doing for Christmas?” Bev’s grown son...
Let’s Have a Moment of Silence
“Time passes so fast. Make time to be still.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita Why does snow seem to make everything quieter and slower? Even the planes making...
Gold, Frankincense, and Ham
Even if you don’t have small children in your life, you’ve got to read (or perhaps re-read) Barbara Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. This...
The Twelve Pointed Story
I did some, ugh, let’s be honest—it was a LOT of—pre-Christmas cleaning in the past two weeks. One chore that is much easier to do with a helper is...
Riley’s Law of Poopativity
I’m not sure how many bloggers reach the point of writing about poop. I may be the first. Advent begins this Sunday, so rest assured I’ll be back to...
Is That A Worm In Your Ear Or Are You Just Glad To See Me?
Psychologist Vicky Williamson says that the problem happens to nearly 90% of people every week. It’s the dreaded ear worm. You know what I’m talking...
Out of the Mouths of Parents
After thousands of complaints poured in regarding my post about Dale and Andrew Carnegie…nope, just kidding…no one complained. The topic of that...
A Tale of Two Carnegies
Did you know that Dale Carnegie (1888-1955), author of the bestselling How to Win Friends and Influence People, had an original last name of...