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23 years ago this week marked a huge milestone in my life. It was my high school graduation. I was part of a special graduating class at Hempfield Area High School. Our class was the first class to graduate in the new millennium. Even though it was so long ago, it still feels like yesterday.Continue reading “Graduation: 20 Years Later”

My last month of 41 is here. So today we will take a look back at how it’s gone and what’s coming up. It wasn’t a spectacular birthday unlike the year before. But 41 has had its bright and shining moments. I started it with a trip to the Gaffron farm for the annual FourthContinue reading “41 So Far!”

When one looks back at May, they could say that it came in like a Lion 🦁 and came out like a lamb 🐑. Some even saw a little snow. It was election season so Greensburg Toastmasters had to meet online for both May meetings. I spoke at the second meeting, giving a eulogy aboutContinue reading “Goodbye May, Hello June”

Hi I’m James Gurksnis. You might remember me from such blog posts as this one right here or such Toastmasters clubs as Greensburg Toastmasters. Recently, the entertainment world marked the 25-year anniversary of the passing of actor Phil Hartman. Hartman was a regular on Saturday Night Live from 1986 until 1994, playing various characters andContinue reading “You Might Remember Me From This Blog”

This long holiday weekend has come to end for me. It was nice to have an little vacation from Giant Eagle but I’ll be ready to get back to the grind tomorrow night. I worked last week Sunday to Thursday and this week I work Tuesday to Saturday, hence the little vacation. Benny is homeContinue reading “I’m Turning Over A New Leaf!”

Today’s blog post is about the music genres that I’ve listened to over the years. I’ll go into what stations I’ve liked over the years. Plus, I’ll also get into my choice of streaming service now that everything is digital. Believe it or not, there was a time when I heard music on the radioContinue reading “My Taste in Music”

Today’s blog goes back to the Summer of 2003, as I achieved one degree and was going to work towards furthering my education. It’s August and I’m getting my stuff packed and ready to move in at Slippery Rock University. I would be living in Kraus Hall, a residence hall for non-traditional students, during myContinue reading “Rock Life: 20 Years Later”

On Tuesday night at my Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting, I did something that I haven’t in my 12 years in the organization. I gave two speeches in less than a week. That hasn’t happened before and I was proud of myself for stepping up to the plate. Our club president Ryan sent an email TuesdayContinue reading “Stepping Up To The Plate”

When it comes to the greatest selling albums, which one comes to mind? Is it Back in Black by AC/DC, Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, or Thriller by Michael Jackson? What’s the best song of your entire lifetime? Highway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin or Hotel California by the Eagles? What aboutContinue reading “The GOAT of Pop Music”

It seems like it’s been forever since I last posted. It’s been a busy time with work and competing in the Diamond League finals on Duolingo 🦉 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇩🇪 . Plus, when there’s not much interesting going on in my life or I don’t feel up to it, I won’t post it. I’m tryingContinue reading “A Very Pittsburgh Day”