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Children’s Book 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 Book Published!
Lifted Up Blog
It’s Many Things, But Painless Isn’t One Of Them
Suicide is no stranger to our family. Both a nephew and a nephew-in-law took their own lives at relatively young ages. Then a few years ago my husband's brother used a gun to end his own life. And even though my son’s death was termed an accidental...
Kermit Was Right; It Isn’t Easy Being Green
In keeping with the concept of giving an experience instead of a material gift, my husband and I attended our local community theater’s presentation of Shrek the Musical last night. You might find it odd that a ticket to the show was an early...
You Don’t Lose Weight By Eating Donuts
If we’re personal friends on Facebook, you probably saw this post of mine from June 7: This is not an event I had on my calendar. Indeed, the only reason we ended up at Duck Donuts in Bristow, VA that morning was simply by chance. Honest. I haven’t...
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...
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...