The first week off of 2026 is going by quickly. I’ve visited Toastmasters clubs, gone swimming, and went to the gym. Compared to my Fall 2025 vacation, it feels a little bit lacking. However, I’m not labeling this vacation week a bust even though things could have been better. I made a trip to aContinue reading “Cleaning House and Walking around the Mall!”
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First Toastmasters Meeting in a High School Classroom!
It was the night… that almost wasn’t. The plans on this Tuesday of my vacation week included a visit to the South Hills Toastmasters Club. Before I decided to head to Canonsburg, I almost made the decision to stay at home and attend online. I’m glad I made the effort to drive to Canon-McMillan HighContinue reading “First Toastmasters Meeting in a High School Classroom!”
My First Visit to Latte Lane!
It’s Day 2 of my 2026 Summer Vacation. As originally planned, I’m on my way to Cranberry for one of my two Cranberry High Noon Toastmasters club visits. On either end of Cranberry High Noon are coffee and gym visits. First was a trip to Latte Lane in Cheswick. I’d been wanting to check this placeContinue reading “My First Visit to Latte Lane!”
Summer Vacation 2026: A Much-Needed Reset Coming!
Today marked the first day of my Summer Vacation 2026. The weather this week is trending warm and humid, with chances for showers and thunderstorms likely. That’s what happens when you get those summer-like temperatures. Not every day will be a washout though and there will be plenty of opportunities to be poolside. The startContinue reading “Summer Vacation 2026: A Much-Needed Reset Coming!”
Preparing a Speech in Five Minutes at Greensburg Toastmasters!
Our agenda was small at Greensburg Wednesday night as we only had one speaker. But, it was a project that could really help when preparing speeches (especially last minute). You can have an hour long speech ready to go in just five minutes if you looked at the handout given to us by our speaker.Continue reading “Preparing a Speech in Five Minutes at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
3 for 3 at Cutie’s Bible Study!
The weather has been working in our favor this year when it comes to outdoor Bible Study. Monday night brought pleasant weather and an amazing turnout of people to Cutie’s for the event. A few passing clouds but not too hot or humid. I got there around 5:15 and went inside to order my PB&JContinue reading “3 for 3 at Cutie’s Bible Study!”
15 Years of Toastmasters!
As I celebrate a big Toastmasters anniversary this week at my meeting, it’s time to look back. Here are some of the highlights from my journey since I joined. It was the night of June 1, 2011 and I was officially in the last month of my 20’s. Fresh off of a quarter-life crisis thatContinue reading “15 Years of Toastmasters!”
Kicking Off the Summer (menu) at Cutie’s!
We have finally reached the end of the month, and that calls for celebration. I took advantage of amazing Sunday afternoon weather to go to Cutie’s to make a selection off of the new “A Cutie Summer” menu. I’m hyping that PB&J latte like crazy and I will get it tomorrow night at Bible Study.Continue reading “Kicking Off the Summer (menu) at Cutie’s!”
May going out like a Lamb!
We are in the last weekend of May, and I couldn’t ask for more beautiful weather. The month started off cool and damp, the way that May 2025 ended. Some of us even saw snow flurries that first weekend. This month brought many good days yet there were bad days as well. I made the most ofContinue reading “May going out like a Lamb!”
New Beginnings at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!
At Tuesday night’s Laurel Highlands meeting, we had two amazing speakers. One gave her ice breaker speech. We also held nominations for new officers for the 2026-27 Toastmasters year. We took the last half hour installing our new officers. I’ll be serving as Vice President Education for both of my clubs, so that will beContinue reading “New Beginnings at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”
