This week was a rare treat as I had back to back Toastmasters meetings. While it’s not the first time it’s happened, it was double the meetings, double the fun. Toastmasters is an enriching experience and something I still enjoy even as I have achieved the highest honor. COVID took the shine off a littleContinue reading “Double the Toastmasters, Double the Fun!!!”
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The Post Conference Hangover and Recovery
I’m off of the emotional high of the Spring Conference from a few weekends ago. My first in-person conference in five years was different than I’ve been used to, but still a success. There’s still a few things I want to take from that weekend. I’m glad I can still make room for Toastmasters whenContinue reading “The Post Conference Hangover and Recovery”
Happy Birthday Gram!
While May 10 is the official date that Benny is coming home from the hospital, it’s also Gram’s birthday. We still celebrate it 18 years after her passing. Has it really been that long since she died? I remember that year very well as I spent my Summer taking care of Gram, not working andContinue reading “Happy Birthday Gram!”
Christmas is Coming!
The NFL schedule is set to be released next Wednesday night. It has become a widely publicized event over the years. For fans of their respective teams, this is like Christmas to them with the NFL Draft being their Thanksgiving. The Super Bowl champion traditionally opens at home, which has been the case since 2004.Continue reading “Christmas is Coming!”
Lots to Look Ahead to in May
Last week I did my monthly look ahead to May. While it mostly remained incomplete, only getting up to around Mother’s Day, that means I wasn’t sure what the rest of this month would entail yet. A week into May, and I have a better outlook for this month. Looking back to last week’s meeting,Continue reading “Lots to Look Ahead to in May”
Toasting With Style—Breakfast
On Sunday morning, we had breakfast which was included with registration. Our keynote speaker joined us and talked about how we can get more members into Toastmasters. Those in attendance at the breakfast added their input. We got great feedback from our most seasoned members. Also talked about at the breakfast was the dues increase.Continue reading “Toasting With Style—Breakfast”
Toasting With Style: A Full Day
Day two of the 2024 District 13 Spring Conference took place today. We had breakfast in the junior ballroom and listened to an excellent keynote speech from our presenter for the week, Distinguished Toastmaster and International Director Dawn Frail. She was a district director for District 60 in Toronto. She splits her time been OntarioContinue reading “Toasting With Style: A Full Day”
Toasting With Style: Friday Fun Night
The first night of my first conference in person since 2019 is in the books. I arrived at my hotel just after 5 and took some time to relax after getting checked in. The night began with our business meeting where we elected new officers at the District and Division levels. Afterwards, the Friday FunContinue reading “Toasting With Style: Friday Fun Night”
The Dinner Series Returns!
It was postponed from a week earlier, but Mr. Clougherty and I returned for the 12th season of our annual Dinner Series. We met at Primanti’s in Greensburg and, I celebrated Mr. Clougherty’s (Kevin) birthday. It was our first time together since October of last year when we had our last meal before swimming seasonContinue reading “The Dinner Series Returns!”
A Look Back At April
The month of April has drawn to a close and it was a record month. Pittsburgh set a record for precipitation with over eight inches of rain. A lot of that came in the first half of the month. The second half of April has not been quite as active. It looks May is startingContinue reading “A Look Back At April”
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