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”
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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”
Conference Week Is Here!
Clothes? Check. Laptop? Check. Toiletries? Check. Friday marks the return of an annual event that I haven’t been to since before the pandemic hit. I’m talking about the annual District 13 Spring Conference. I’ve missed tradition three out of the last four years due to work and COVID. I attended in 2021 but it wasContinue reading “Conference Week Is Here!”
A Look Ahead to May
Wednesday begins a new month, and with it comes lots of exciting things to look forward to. We’re now into the days where the sun sets later than 8PM and the sun rises at or before 6AM. At home, we’ll be getting the pool prepped for summer and ready to open by Memorial Day Weekend.Continue reading “A Look Ahead to May”
Summer Fits, Warmer Weather, and a Hossome Time!
Time for a short but sweet,news and notes, bonus blog post. I ordered some new summer attire from Old Navy this month, including a few pairs of shorts. All of my shorts and pants fit. Perfect for a coffee date with yourself or someone. I broke in my new chino pants last Tuesday when IContinue reading “Summer Fits, Warmer Weather, and a Hossome Time!”
Farewell to the 2020 Series (Finally!)
Today is the final blog post I’ll contribute to the 2020 (or Pandemic or whatever name fits) series. Like that year itself, writing about 2020 could be as excruciatingly painful as it was to sit through. So the question remains. Why did I write about this lost year if for most people and myself itContinue reading “Farewell to the 2020 Series (Finally!)”
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