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
Running in Circles? Good for You!
It’s likely that the idiom “running in circles” has a negative connotation for you. It’s typically used in the context of being busy doing something without making much progress or achieving a finished state. My use in this post, though, is quite...
When We Should Ignore Our Instincts
Many years ago a friend of mine died in a car accident. The accident occurred on a beautiful spring day, and I imagine he was enjoying the ride in his classic sports car – a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible. Who knows what momentarily took my...
Make It A Banana
In 1998 I had the good fortune to attend a presentation given by psychoneuroimmunologist Joan Borysenko. (Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the interaction and connection between psychological processes and the nervous and immune systems of the...
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...
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...