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Division Cutie Speech Contest!

Saturday morning, I was on my way to my third speech contest in as many weeks. The Division C Tall Tales and International Speech contest was held at United Presbyterian Church in Blairsville. Just like the previous two divisional contests and February’s area contest I attended which was held in Johnstown, this one did notContinue reading “Division Cutie Speech Contest!”

Everything is Cancelled, or is it?

Last night, at my Greensburg Toastmasters meeting, I spoke about what things were like during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Downtown areas felt like ghost towns, and commuting on the Parkway was a breeze. Shopping malls were closed and events and weddings coming up were also canceled. You could still have a ceremony,Continue reading “Everything is Cancelled, or is it?”

Division Brilliant Contest Saturday!

After my coffee visit, it was off to the Cranberry Area Municipal Building for the Division Brilliant Tall Tales and International Speech Contest. I got there with plenty of time to spare. I almost slept in but luckily woke up and clock read 7:30am. I quickly got dressed and was out the door just afterContinue reading “Division Brilliant Contest Saturday!”

Stylish Food and Drink Review—Convive Coffee Roasters

This morning, I attended the Division Brilliant International Speech and Tall Tales contest. Before that I stopped at a new coffee shop that I’ve followed on Instagram for a while. Cutie’s is my go-to for amazing coffee in Downtown Greensburg. However, I’ve been looking forward to visiting this place for a while. A perfect opportunityContinue reading “Stylish Food and Drink Review—Convive Coffee Roasters”

Trading Dylan Mulvaney for Emily Gilmore!

It wasn’t easy, but I survived the time change yesterday morning. Now, I’m able to enjoy more time outside. With highs reaching 70, I’ll be sure to get outdoors and take a few walks this week. On Saturday, when I closed off the blog, I looked back five years to when I watched Gilmore Girls.Continue reading “Trading Dylan Mulvaney for Emily Gilmore!”

Division Awesome Contest Saturday!

Today marked the first of at least three divisional contests, all in consecutive weeks, that I’ll be attending during the month of March. Not sure if Division D will be in my plans on March 29, though I’d love to see those in the contest compete. This morning’s contest was amazing with three areas andContinue reading “Division Awesome Contest Saturday!”

Going Back to the “Eye Shadow” Journal

This week has been nothing short of crazy. However, the universe is working in my favor this month as I’ll be off the next few Saturdays (barring a schedule change next week). I’ll be able to attend not only tomorrow’s contest but also the Division B contest next Saturday in Cranberry Township. These contests toContinue reading “Going Back to the “Eye Shadow” Journal”

Podcasts dominate February; Toastmasters Spirit high in March

In Wednesday’s blog, I remembered a couple of Pittsburgh personalities who recently passed away. Elvis left the building for the last time on February 19 when former Pittsburgh Penguins announcer Mike Lange died. “Scratch my back with a hacksaw” was one of his many catchphrases every time the Penguins scored a goal. Last Thursday, formerContinue reading “Podcasts dominate February; Toastmasters Spirit high in March”

Talk Up Toastmasters Monday!

The area contest season is winding down with the final contest on Saturday, and the best four contests will be starting next week. Friday night, I braved the snow covered roads on the mountain and made the drive to Johnstown for the area 21 contest. The best from Johnstown and Allegheny Mountains competed for aContinue reading “Talk Up Toastmasters Monday!”