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
Knowing or Knowing and Doing?
You may have seen some of the free online educational offerings during this COVID-19 pandemic. If not, I’ve given you plenty to review in the links below! I started one on Coursera that was dubbed the most popular online course at Yale: The Science...
The Negative We Actually Need Today
F. Scott Fitzgerald borrowed the poet’s phrase “Tender is the night” to become the title of his 1934 novel. The term “Bright Star” was taken from one of his poems and used as the title of a 2009 biographical film on the poet’s life. Rachel Carson’s...
Mind Over Body OR Body Over Mind?
For many years I have found the subject of the mind/body connection fascinating. One of the original books on the topic that hooked me goes back to 1987. Minding the Body, Mending the Mind by Dr. Joan Borysenko is still applicable all these years...
I Feel Like I’m Falling
I experienced a captivating moment today. I stood in my backyard while Riley was sleuthing for chipmunks. As I lifted my face to the sun, the wind...
Rock, Scissors, Paper, Rock, Rock, Rock
If you want to see big rocks, visit Yosemite National Park. If you’re like me, you’ll end up believing that, compared to Yosemite’s, other rocks are...
Pack A Bag…For Work
Are you aware of the latest “must have” accessory in the businessman’s wardrobe? An executive backpack. According to an article in the October 19th...
The Illumination and Care of Ideas
Have you ever given any thought as to why an image of a light bulb (usually lit) is a visual metaphor or graphic symbol of a great idea or a spark...
Who Doesn’t Enjoy A Little Redundancy Now And Then?
Today is All Hallows Eve in preparation of All Saints Day tomorrow. Well, it is at least to Episcopalians and Roman Catholics and some other...
The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth
“You know, I never really lied. I just told the truth differently.” –Merrit Malloy I’ve heard many lies in my life—probably more than my fair share...
I’ll Leave The Lantern On For You
Some beautiful words in the English language don’t get used much anymore. One of them is wayfarer. The precise definition tells us that a wayfarer...
Ashes of Roses
When my husband and I were newlyweds, we both worked in Washington, DC. My office was on the way to my husband’s, so we took the subway together,...