Through the power of social media, I pick up quite a bit when it comes to Toastmasters news in my District. Even when I can’t attend.
On Wednesday night, District 13’s oldest club celebrated a huge milestone during their meeting. The Pittsburgh Toastmasters club 144 turned 85 years old. They meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month in Mount Lebanon. The club has had much success, including finishing Select Distinguished in 2023-24. They had met in Bridgeville at the library but due to changes, relocated to Mount Lebanon. Pittsburgh is a hybrid club that meets in person and online. Some of the district’s best were also in attendance including a Past International Director and some Past District Governors/Directors. Many past and present members attended and lots of stories were shared. There was a lot to celebrate looking back at the past, present, and future. I wasn’t able to be there, but I was there in spirit.
In other news, the penultimate Holiday Baking Championship was as good as advertised with great challenges and amazing twists. Jesse Palmer is quite the comedian, having greeted the six remaining bakers in his Christmas pajamas. The judges wearing their PJs was also gold, especially Nancy Fuller, who slayed it in all red.
Monday night is the Finale, which we’ll watch on Thursday night as my family and I have things going on next week. There couldn’t be a better Baking Fab Five to root for as they compete for the title of Holiday Baking Champion. There’s two I like who are in the Final, and one whom you can’t get rid of. She continues to stave off elimination and is a dark horse to win the Holiday Baking final.
After a busy stretch, it’s back to Christmas movies this week. I want to watch The Santa Clause since I missed it last year as well as both Christmas Story films. I may watch the original on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Of course, I still have some shopping to do as well before I begin the process of wrapping next week.
Stylish 🍒 