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
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...
The Best Wedding Present Ever
What wedding gift did you last purchase? According to TheKnot.com, here are a few of the gifts most wanted by newlyweds today. (Personal aside: I’m thinking the brides had at least a 95% say in the gift choices.) Williams-Sonoma Glass Bowl Set,...
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...
Something from the Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home. We spend much time there—preparing meals, packing lunches, feeding pets, baking goodies, doing dishes,...
Hook Book
Imagine this: You’ve signed up to attend a class or presentation from someone who is an expert in the particular topic of your choice. The big day...
Thanks. I think.
My maiden name is Shingler. (Note to any potential computer hackers: Don’t get too excited by my disclosure of this information as I don’t use it...
Prayer of Gratitude, March 2016
About the prayer author... Romaine Key is an uplifting person I wish I could share with everyone. My life has been blessed by her presence and her...
Don’t Miss the Most Important Part of the Story!
On Palm Sunday each year I teach one large class of young children. It’s a Godly Play style of lesson which means the children and I sit on...
True or False?
It was one of those “free pass” questions that teachers throw in on a test; a no-brainer, don’t-think-twice, easy-peasy type of question. And...