Upon coming home from my shopping trip last Friday during my vacation, I moved some books around on my shelf to make room for the new ones that I just bought at Barnes and Noble. Some of those books sit in a tub under my bed waiting to go to storage or somewhere else. MaybeContinue reading “New Summer Reading”
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First Meeting of the Year at Greensburg Toastmasters!
Last night, we held our first Toastmasters meeting of the 2025-26 year, and our first with our new officer roles. For me, it’s year 15 coming up (June 1, 2011 is my anniversary). I’ll post the meeting recap on Facebook as well as my blog. The thumbnail that I’m using up top is from ourContinue reading “First Meeting of the Year at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
Making Headlines!
Making headlines today, my vacation has come to an end. Sometimes your time off has to end for the next one to begin, and that will be in October. By then I’ll be trading the pool and the fruity drinks for autumn leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. I needed a vacation from my vacation, andContinue reading “Making Headlines!”
Part Trois: The Final Days of my Stylish Summer Vacation 2025!
I’m in the twilight of my Stylish Summer Vacation 2025. Sunday night, it’s back to Giant Eagle. I will get a couple of days off including the Fourth of July which I wanted. After a couple of years leaving early from the picnic at the Gaffron farm, I can stay and enjoy the fireworks. IContinue reading “Part Trois: The Final Days of my Stylish Summer Vacation 2025!”
Stylish Summer Vacation 2025 Report Card, Part Deux
I’m past the halfway point on my Stylish Summer Vacation 2025 with just a few days left to enjoy my time off. The past weekend was great. How did midweek go? It’s been a little more laid back, with some great dining experiences along the way. Tuesday night, we celebrated the success of the LaurelContinue reading “Stylish Summer Vacation 2025 Report Card, Part Deux”
Stylish Summer 2025 Vacation Report Card (so far)
So far, I’m four days into my Stylish Summer 2025 Vacation. Has it gone well? What could I have done better? I think it’s gone pretty well. Like the Summer of 2024, it’s been a scorcher. Unlike last year, my mood has greatly improved (even though it could have spiraled with the cool, wet endContinue reading “Stylish Summer 2025 Vacation Report Card (so far)”
RISE and SHINE at Summer 2025 TLI!
Saturday morning was the annual Summer TLI event at Westmoreland County Community College at Youngwood. The theme was “Rise and Shine” and a wonderful program loomed ahead. The best parts of the event on Saturday included a skit by the South Hills Toastmasters players. This followed a song played by one of Greensburg’s own whichContinue reading “RISE and SHINE at Summer 2025 TLI!”
Bites and Pints at Kennywood!
Tonight, we drove out to Kennywood to check out the Bites and Pints Food Festival, which goes on now through the end of the month during the weekend. Here, you can try food from different countries such as Greece, Italy, and Mexico. In addition to Bites and Pints, I also got to ride a fewContinue reading “Bites and Pints at Kennywood!”
Summer Solstice at Greensburg Toastmasters!
At Wednesday night’s Greensburg Toastmasters meeting, we closed out the 2024-25 Toastmasters year in style. Mike and I were the speakers. My magnificent speaking streak continued as I made it ten out of eleven months getting up and talking in front of the group. Our Table Topics master asked us what we would be doingContinue reading “Summer Solstice at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
How I’m Spending My Summer Vacation!
My plans changed Monday night. All set to go to Bible study, the forecast trended towards rain and thunderstorms (which never came), our study was virtual. Some of us who attend every other Monday got together and had a watch party. Gianna led the study and started it by reading a couple of verses inContinue reading “How I’m Spending My Summer Vacation!”
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