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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
I Promise to Love, Honor, and Follow
Taken out of context, the 16th verse of the book of Ruth is often used as a scripture reading at weddings. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. -- Ruth 1:16 NLT But...
Play It Again, Viktor
Last night I gave a presentation on Viktor Frankl, and I thought to myself: I need to write about this! The issue is that I already wrote about it two years ago in my September 2016 post called Searching. This message is one we need to hear more...
Take a Deep Breath, Will You?
Raise your hand if you’ve consciously thought about breathing over the last 24 hours. Unless you have a breathing issue or have recently participated in yoga, Pilates, or mediation, you likely may not have given your breathing a single thought. We...
August Prayer – HEARING GOD’S WORD
Note from Norma: Prayer Author Romaine Key updates the prayer page of my website once a month. To read past prayers or find out more about Romaine,...
Stuff: Take 1
Over the past few years a friend of mine has had the multiple-time responsibility of clearing out homes of elderly relatives who have died. Her...
Can You Believe It?!
I enjoy the magazine Real Simple. It’s a blend of health, beauty, recipes, interesting articles, psychology, organizational tips, home ideas (from...
Skimmers and Noticers
Some years ago during a department meeting we talked about a shared informational website. One team member complained that when she tried to enter...
Love Letters
About fifteen years ago I stepped way outside my comfort zone: I auditioned for a lead role in a community theater play. Up to that point my acting...
…But the Melody Lingers On
I was about eight when my family discovered I could play the piano by ear; that is, I could pick out a tune without reading any sheet music. My...