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Norma Thatcher, Author

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.

 

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Oh Give Me A Home

Oh Give Me A Home

Little House on the Prairie premiered on television as a pilot in March 1974. It was picked up as a series by NBC later that fall and was a successful show for nine seasons. According to the website LittleHouseOnThePrairie.com, the show has been on...

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We are not OK

We are not OK

I was listening to a rebroadcast of a 1948 radio show. It was still quite funny. But I was bothered by the old commercials that were included from...

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Everyone Needs a Mother

Everyone Needs a Mother

  The year my son Tim was three, super heroes were popular at our house. One day I heard Laura, then six, say to Tim, “OK, we’ll play. You be...

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Steps

Steps

Hmm….When choosing today’s topic, I recalled writing about the 9-11 Survivor Stairs in September. And in reviewing my notebook of blog ideas, I see...

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The Dreaded Audience

The Dreaded Audience

When we talk about fear of public speaking, some of my adult students tell me they’re afraid of the audience. I ask them what horrible behavior...

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Talk to me

Talk to me

A lesson I preach at every public speaking class is Always Value Feedback. Because we don’t know what we don’t know. We may have nervous tics that...

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Roses are red, the sky is blue

Roses are red, the sky is blue

Here’s what I had in common with my Dad:  Both Virgos, highly organized, liked poetry. Dad once gave me his worn copy of The Best Loved Poems of the...

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Small Wins

Small Wins

Some years back I was a volunteer for the local literacy group. During my tutor training, I was reminded of the value of a small win. My first adult...

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At your service

At your service

Years ago when a favored grocery store was still independently owned, I witnessed an amazing display of genuine customer service. At the time, the...

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