The Spirit of Toastmasters Take Two πŸŽ¬

On December 5, District 13 held its biannual club Officer training (or TLI). The three Spirit of Toastmasters award winners (Nate Stephens, Tina Kramer, and myself) took part in a panel discussion that topped off the awesome event. Kat Licause served as the moderator. Her questions were split among the three of us. In addition,Continue reading “The Spirit of Toastmasters Take Two πŸŽ¬”

I Witnessed A Marriage Proposal!

The night before was my Trendy March around Greensburg. For Black Friday, I had plans to visit the Neighborhood and my little Stars Hollow. Before my adventure in the evening, I spent my Black Friday morning decorating. My mom decorated the house while Dad put up lights outside. Christmas decorating was queen πŸ‘‘ that morning.Continue reading “I Witnessed A Marriage Proposal!”

Trendy Honors Veterans πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

This past Wednesday was Veterans Day. While I gave thanks to my family and friends for their service, I’d like to honor a few more. Dave Jones, a fellow Toastmaster from Johnstown, served in the U.S. Army. Alvin Smith was in the Air Force, and Jim Teague also served his country. The Trendy Bunny StudioContinue reading “Trendy Honors Veterans πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ”

Why You Should Shop Small?

Imagine Greensburg or Latrobe or Ligonier without any of its small, local businesses. Coffee shops, hair and nail salons, corner stores, spas, boutique clothing stores, consignment shops, restaurants, craft stores, bars, fruit markets, shoe/bike/tire repair shops, laundromats, art supply stores, gift shops, gas stations, pet stores, and more – all gone. What would be left?Continue reading “Why You Should Shop Small?”

Christmas Haul Part Deux

I made plans to attend the Earlybirds meeting this morning. I served as humorist and jokemaster Wordmaster was Distinguished Toastmaster Walter J Smith. The Word of the Day was Veteran. I paid homage to those who served. I honored my grandfathers who both served in the Army (my maternal grandfather served during World War IIContinue reading “Christmas Haul Part Deux”

Toastmaster Visits and Thanksgiving

It’s been one year since I regularly started posting to this blog. How has it changed me since starting it last November 19? It has reignited my passion for writing and helped me to share my feelings. I talked about my Toastmasters experiences. When my friends were live on Facebook, I shared in the blogContinue reading “Toastmaster Visits and Thanksgiving”