Twenty two years and half my life ago. That’s how long it’s been since I continued my academic journey at Slippery Rock University. The Slippery Rock season gets lost in the shuffle sometimes because my Hiram G. Andrews Center season carries a lot more weight. I had just graduated from the community college in MayContinue reading ““Happy SRU Weekend!””
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Wearing Many Hats at Greensburg Toastmasters!
We had our biweekly Greensburg Toastmasters meeting on Wednesday night. Our President was representing our club and the District in Philadelphia at the International Convention. Our trio was in attendance as well, and I’m sure they’ll all have a lot to share at their home clubs this week. If so, Mike will share his experiencesContinue reading “Wearing Many Hats at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
Is It Fall Yet?
Tuesday night at our Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting, our word of the day was “sabbatical”. The meaning of the word is a rest or break from work; “an extended period of time intentionally spent on something that’s not your routine job.” I learned of the word when I was in school, as teachers would sometimesContinue reading “Is It Fall Yet?”
Need a Vacation at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters?
My feature presentation will begin shortly, but I want to start off this blog by mentioning the reboot of King of the Hill. The show was on FOX for many years and came to an end in 2010. There was talk of reviving the show (just like everything else that gets brought back). I watchedContinue reading “Need a Vacation at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters?”
Sharing our Stories at Cutie’s Bible Study!
Last August, I began my magnificent speaking streak in my Toastmasters meetings. It was good therapy for me as I shared my story as it began to elevate my mood, which had been down for most of the year and the first month of Summer. During the summer of 2024, I also began to attendContinue reading “Sharing our Stories at Cutie’s Bible Study!”
Bible Study with a Twist!
On Monday night at Cutie’s, it’s another Bible Study meeting and the weather is looking good. Though it will be humid outside, it’s looking dry. The forecast doesn’t call for rain until midweek. While it will be the usual meeting agenda, there will be a time for those attending to share something with the group. Continue reading “Bible Study with a Twist!”
My First Raising Cane’s Visit!
On Monday, my mother went to Trader Joe’s in East Liberty as well as Raising Cane’s for lunch. Hearing this, I had to try it out for myself and I did so Friday. Raising Cane’s recently opened in North Versailles a couple of years ago. Other locations in the Pittsburgh area include Bridgeville, Oakland, andContinue reading “My First Raising Cane’s Visit!”
Making Greensburg Toastmasters Fun Again!
Last night we held our Greensburg Toastmasters meeting back at the courthouse after going 100% virtual last time. We had eight in attendance, four in person and four online. Two of the attendees were District Leaders, that being our Area 24 Director and our Program Quality Director. I was able to give our Area DirectorContinue reading “Making Greensburg Toastmasters Fun Again!”
Erie Week
Tonight is our first Greensburg Toastmasters meeting in three weeks and first in person since the beginning of July. The extra week always throws me off and it will be the same feeling in a week at our Laurel Highlands meeting. I just get busy with other things and forget what I’m supposed to doContinue reading “Erie Week”
Driving Up the Mountain: 25 Years Later!
It’s hard to believe, but later this month will be 25 years since we packed up my things and checked me into my dorm room at the Hiram G. Andrews Center in Westmont, just outside of Johnstown. That weekend was a changing of the guard as I would be away from my home for theContinue reading “Driving Up the Mountain: 25 Years Later!”
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