Say something that matters.
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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
We’ll Be Coming ‘Round The Mountain
Heading to a concert in southwest Virginia, we took the scenic route of 211 West. And it is just that: scenic. The winding road with horseshoe-shaped curves crisscrosses its way up one side of a mountain and then down again. Signage courtesy of the...
A Book By Any Name
My little town has been blessed with an independent book store on Main Street. The Old Town Open Book had a soft opening last Friday. They sold 1700 volumes in six hours! The store was so busy it couldn’t even close on time; the local online paper...
So Noted: Grab a Pen and Take Some Notes
I’m a note-taker. When I attend a meeting, presentation, or class, you can bet that pen and paper go with me. When I teach a class, within the first five minutes I am recommending note-taking to my students. Studies show that we’re more likely to...
Keep Any Memories Lately?
The magazine article was called Memory Keepers. It was the story of five women who preserved each of their individual family’s history by varying...
Perfect Practice
The preteen girl at the park practiced serving the volleyball over and over again. Her younger sister on the other side of the net would...
Why NOT Me?
It felt as if the volunteer for the American Cancer Society had thrown a glass of cold water in my face. In reality, she had simply spoken a truth...
On Eagle’s Wings
I don’t know if it was purposely done or not, but I adored the theme it created. The PBS Memorial Day live broadcast from Washington, DC, this year...
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...