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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
With Open Arms
The iconic Cristo Blanco, a 26-foot white statue of Jesus Christ, towers over the city of Cusco, Peru, on Pukamoqo Hill. Legend has it that Pukamoqo Hill holds soil from the four quarters of the Inca Empire, so this was a spiritual place for the...
The Missing Link(s)
Those of you who receive my posts by email may have thought I disappeared after the November 8 post about beagle time. Nope. Due to some glitch between WordPress (which maintains my website) and Jetpack (which works in conjunction with WordPress to...
The Color of Christmas
This entire day I have been thinking about people I personally know who are suffering in some way. My heart is full of loving compassion for them. If you are one of those people, you will know that this is written for you tonight. Thanksgiving was...
Do You Suffer From Online Guilt?
I’ve been struggling over whether to discontinue the “to my readers” request for feedback at the end of each post. A few of you regularly respond...
Wake Up Call
How do you wake up? Some of us are alarm-setting, jump right out of bed people. Others are snooze button pushers. Most days I wake up with a dog’s...
The True Cost of Dog Adoption
An article on Parenting.com says parents pay about $12,000 relating to a baby’s first year of life. And a January 2017 article on US News and World...
Giving Away Success
Have you ever had a mentor? A brief definition of the term is “an experienced and trusted adviser.” Who wouldn’t want one of those? I once had a...
Stained Glass Ceiling
The pop single was ahead of its time. The year was 1963 and You Don’t Own Me by Leslie Gore was the first record I ever bought. Copyright law...
May I Have This Dance?
The article on Israeli economist Rafi Eldor fascinated me. When, at the age of 55 he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his reaction was as...
A Softer Mother’s Day
Even years after a child dies, for the mom or dad some days are harder than others. For many, the child’s birthday triggers the strongest emotions;...
A Different Kind of Mom
You may decide that what I told him today was harsh. “I have a life without you. I know that’s not true for you, and I’m sorry.” He looked at me...