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 Wing and a Prayer. But Mostly a Prayer.
My prayer life could use a tune-up. Or maybe even an overhaul. I’ve read books on prayer, listened to well-versed speakers talk about a healthy prayer life, and thought about the topic often and (hopefully) discerningly. As in many other life...
Let There Be Light
Light. The presence of light is highly visible during the holiday season. We string lights from our roofs, hang them on our indoor trees, place them in our windows in the form of representative candles, and light actual candles in our Advent...
Yay! Brava! Applause!
At nearly 18 months, Baby Girl appreciates applause, both receiving it and giving it. She enjoys “playing” the harmonica and after a few bars, she stops and looks at her audience of family and waits for us to respond with accolades and applause....
Sometimes It’s Good To Be A Hitman
Canadian musician, composer, arranger, and music producer David Foster may not be a name with whom you are readily familiar. He’s my age. He did...
What An Opening!
Although the audiobook City of the Sun is from 2008, I just came across it recently. The main character, Frank Behr, is a private detective who...
What’s My Line? Tagline, That Is.
Branding, a business not cattle, plays a huge role in a company’s success. Part of the branding package is a company’s tagline. That’s the phrase or...
The Story Of A Song
Actress Donna Reed played Mary Bailey, the wife of George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart), in the iconic 1946 movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Reed went on to...
From A Sheep’s Point Of View
Psalm 23 is one of the most common funeral readings in America. And no wonder. Its soothing visions of green pastures and still waters, of a banquet...
Repetition Isn’t Necessarily a Bad Thing
I’m beginning to believe I may have a fixation on hands. When I read an article on NextAvenue.org about elderly people usually being portrayed...
How Much?
The tradition began when my first grandson was between two and three and could understand language. I would ask, “How much does Grammy love you?”...
What’s On Your Wall?
Ego wall. Glory wall. Wall of fame. A “Me” wall. If you haven’t seen one in person, it’s likely you’ve seen an example in a television show or a...