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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
Deserve To Win
For nearly a decade when I was in my 40s, I was involved in the Virginia segment of Business and Professional Women Clubs, Inc. (BPW). Unbelievably, the group was founded way back in 1919. The tagline of the current iteration of the group is,...
I Don’t Deserve This
Have you ever considered the impact of an effective acceptance speech? Too frequently we watch people accept an award who don’t have a single clue on what to say. I have seen recipients mumble “thanks” and race back to their seats, and I’ve seen...
A Rose By Any Other Name Might Be A Peony
PEE-oh-knee or pee-OH-knee? Both HowJsay.com and Merriam Webster advise that the correct pronunciation calls for accenting the first syllable. However you choose to pronounce it, aren’t they the grandest, abundantly full, late-spring perennial? You...
How to Sincerely Work a Room
If you’re new to an industry or group, the first meeting can feel intimidating. It seems as though everyone else knows, well, everyone else. Many of...
The Aunties
Often too late in life we realize the opportunities we’ve missed to spend time with older family members. We’re all so busy, aren’t we? Are we? My...
A “Free” Gift to Others
Here’s a homework assignment for my public speaking students: What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received? I encourage them to think deeply on...
Prayer of His Living Word by Romaine Key
Scripture: Psalms 119:15: “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” The bible is both a lamp and a light; it shines...
Everybody’s Talking
Albert Mehrabian’s work on the conveyance of a verbal message continues to fascinate me. As a writer and presenter, one who chooses her words...
Someday We’ll Laugh About This
I ran a marathon once. Well, not really. I once ran IN a ten mile race for about 17 seconds. A few years ago, my daughter Laura and her boyfriend...
Here for a Season
I like words and their meanings. It’s not unusual for me to find a scribbled note about a new word I’ve come across and written down to remember....
Meowrrrr!
When my children Laura and Tim were around seven and four respectively, I took them to a local production based on the fable “Town Mouse, Country...