On Tuesday, I blogged about some of the events that had the biggest impact on me in 2025. These ranged from Toastmasters events and clubs achieving success to work and my many visits to Cutieโs. But, one of the other things that made news was the anniversaries Iโve celebrated in my own personal life. 2025Continue reading “Last Blog of 2025!”
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Christmas 2025: A Look Back
Christmas 2025 is starting to wrap up here. The presents have been put away and weโre eating up all the leftover food from our Christmas Eve party. New Yearโs Eve is coming in just a few days and soon, weโll be watching the ball drop and welcoming 2026. Itโs kind of scary to think aboutContinue reading “Christmas 2025: A Look Back “
My Top Five of ’25!
Tonight is a recap of some of my best moments from the year that was 2025. It was a year that I was scared to enter because of what may happen. But for the most part, it turned out just fine. This countdown is different from previous ones, as I leave it unranked. First FallContinue reading “My Top Five of ’25!”
Navigating Chaotic Holidays with Autism
Today I listened to an interesting episode of “The L Podcast.” The podcast (hosted by a Toastmaster from Central PA) talked about to handle the holidays. Itโs supposed to be a magic time, the most wonderful time of year. But for those who are neurodivergent, this time of year can be chaotic and stressful. BeingContinue reading “Navigating Chaotic Holidays with Autism”
Itโs a Wrap on Christmas Shopping!
Itโs time to sit back and count down to Christmas. Iโve officially wrapped up shopping for the holiday, finishing up yesterday afternoon. It wasnโt hard to wrap the last few presents this morning. All I needed was some gift bags and some tissue paper. Those bags from previous Christmases sure come in handy! During theContinue reading “Itโs a Wrap on Christmas Shopping!”
Christmas Movies and New Years Resolutions at Greensburg Toastmasters!
I got an unexpected surprise this week. That would be a Wednesday evening off from work. It doesnโt happen often, unless Iโm on vacation. When I woke up that afternoon, Mom went to pick up Annabelle from school. That bought me some time to wrap another gift. It didnโt take me long at all andContinue reading “Christmas Movies and New Years Resolutions at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
Reflecting on 20 Years!
On this day in 2005, I was at Morrow Field House on the campus of Slippery Rock University. The purpose was to receive my degree. I had completed my necessary courses in order to graduate. It was a bittersweet day. It was the end of an era. Donโt cry because it ended, smile because itContinue reading “Reflecting on 20 Years!”
After the Storm
The snow on the ground is melting as the sun shines on this cold mid-December day. Tuesday was nice compared to the cold, snowy weekend we just had. Pittsburgh received seven inches of snow from Saturdayโs storm. After the snow ended, we dealt with two days of bitter cold temperatures. It wasnโt even worth goingContinue reading “After the Storm”
A Cold Weekend Ahead!
Recently, a content creator I have followed over the years celebrated another year on YouTube. Jesse Ridgway (also known as McJuggernuggets) started his channel in December of 2006. I was a year out of college at the time and trying to decide what to do with my life. This 14 year old from New JerseyContinue reading “A Cold Weekend Ahead!”
Celebrating our Little Wins at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!
Tuesday night we held our Laurel Highlands Toastmasters. We were online with six in attendance. This was our first meeting since Winter TLI. It seemed like everyone was well rested since our big Saturday and ready to share their stories. Ryan thanked everyone for coming out to WCCC and Sharon (Program Quality Director) applauded himContinue reading “Celebrating our Little Wins at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”