Celebrating Memorial Day and Finding a Good Podcast

I hope you enjoyed your long weekend and had a great Memorial Day. To some, it may mean an extra day off or the official start to summer vacation. To all of us, it should be to remember the true meaning of the holiday. I used to have a neighbor who lined up his sidewalkContinue reading “Celebrating Memorial Day and Finding a Good Podcast”

My First Night Market in Three Years!

Tonight is the monthly Greensburg Night Market. This event runs the fourth Thursday of every month and today being the 23rd means it’s time to shop downtown and support your local everything. I’m no stranger to the event, having been here multiple times in 2020 and 2021, when supporting small businesses was imperative due toContinue reading “My First Night Market in Three Years!”

My Mental Health Journey in 2024!

This is me in my happy place on Saturday, enjoying the beginning of my weekend off. Was it a great weekend? It was great weatherwise. For me, I got out of the house, attended a Toastmasters meeting, and just hung out at home. It wasn’t a great weekend either. It always happens and I breakContinue reading “My Mental Health Journey in 2024!”

A New Fitness Routine and a Saturday in Ligonier

Maybe what I said about southwestern Pennsylvania becoming tornado alley is coming true. Five tornadoes were confirmed in our area yesterday including one in Harrison City. Highland Park near the Pittsburgh Zoo also had a tornado touchdown and damage was sustained on the Zoo grounds. Last Saturday, a tornado touched down in rural Finleyville inContinue reading “A New Fitness Routine and a Saturday in Ligonier”

Double the Toastmasters, Double the Fun!!!

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!!!”

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”

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!”