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 Spy An Influencer
When our grandsons were about 9 and 12, my husband and I took them to the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. At that time, part of the visit included a spy mystery to solve. We four were paired with about 16 other random visitors. Within...
The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
At a cost of one dollar, the children’s book was a real steal. I just checked online, and the list price is $75. The reason for the steep price tag of Shirley Barber’s Martha B. Rabbit Jigsaw Book is that it contains seven 48-piece jigsaw puzzles...
Making Faces
When Tim was about three and learning about emotions, he’d have me go through a range at his command. “Make a happy face, Mommy.” When I’d oblige, he’d grin back at me. “Now make an ‘angy’ face, Mommy.” When I’d furrow my brows and scowl deeply,...
Ask And You Shall Receive
You and I have something in common. It is this: There are some things that I can do very well, and there are some things in which I perform...
A Rhyme In Time
Be honest. How often do you read poetry? For a while, it seemed to me that poetry was on its way out. So I was happy when the 2020 winner of...
Rainbow Music
A signature song. That phrase captures the imagination. It’s defined as the ONE song a successful artist or band is most closely identified with....
Petals of Our Lives
I’m convinced there are many astounding views of life we miss seeing simply because we’re not paying enough attention. Case in point: Stop and watch...
Grouse, Grumble, and Gripe
Ordinary, run-of-the-mill griping. We’re all guilty of it. We complain about the cold temperatures of winter, yet when the first humid day of summer...
Is That a Ghost I Hear Singing?
If you enjoy listening to soundtracks of old musicals, these singing actresses are surely on your top ten list of sopranos: Audrey Hepburn in My...
How Do I Love Thee?
It seems as if some people I don’t even know love me. Maybe it’s happened to you too. Don’t get me wrong: I do believe I’m a fairly lovable person,...
Lend Me A Hand, Please
Have you ever given much thought to how important your hands are? Last week I taught a class on the effective impact that body language has on a...