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
A Life’s True Calling
My friend Kimberlee Baer says her response is sometimes a conversation starter. At other times it can bring a conversation to a screeching halt. The question: “What do you do for a living?” Her response: “I’m a licensed funeral director.” Presently...
Making Ourselves Sick (with fear)
I rarely write about topical issues mostly because it’s the “stuff” that everyone else is already talking about. If your email inbox is anything like mine, this week you’ve had new mail from your bank, the credit union, your church, the grocery...
My Snobbiest Post Ever
I accidentally realized today that this is my 400th post. This is meaningful to me…that I’ve stuck with writing for my tribe even on those days when I didn’t feel like writing. Thank you to all my readers who subscribe or who like my LiftedUp.us...
Teddy Bear Memories
The first bear was created not to mark a memory but rather in joyous anticipation of a baby. Always the thoughtful one, seamstress extraordinaire...
Some Time For Some Signs
Are you old enough to remember when we used a real dictionary to look up a word’s spelling or definition? I used to get lost in the dictionary...
What Are You Afraid Of, You Big Sissy?
When’s the last time you were afraid? Actually and truly afraid. I don’t mean when you felt anxiety or nervousness. I’m talking about the...
Doggy Baggage
When I asked Dede McClure of Three Dog Night on Kilkenny about the business model for her home dog care she said this: “Imagine we’re sisters and...
Read My Lips. Or Better Yet, Read My Face.
Being a strongly visual person, I like to sit near the front of any event, whether that’s a church service, a motivational talk, or other...
Inside Out
When new friends see a photo of my daughter for the first time, a typical response is, “Oh my gosh, she’s beautiful.” Yes, she is. Yet that’s due to...
Buttercream, Caramel, or Maple?
My first job at the age of 18 was assembling boxes of assorted chocolates. OK, I know some of you are right now channeling the old I Love Lucy...
What About A Name? Part Two
My Aunt Winona says that my parents chose her as my baptismal sponsor and my mother let her choose my name. Lynne Elizabeth is the name she came up...