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Today’s shopping trip to Tanger outlets was like a three course meal. I started with the appetizer, Bath and Body Works. They had a great deal on their new tropical 🌴 line. But two get one free (or buy 3 get 3 free). I bought some hand lotions. I have one for every weekday now.Continue reading “Three Course Meal”

Another great area contest took place on my 2021 District 13 Area Contest tour. The Area 13 International Speech and Table Topics contest was held virtually last night. I attended the contest last year when it was held at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building. Tom Nylec of Westinghouse won the International Speech contest with hisContinue reading “How Has Toastmasters Helped You Connect With Others?”

Last year after I got my new TV as a Christmas present, and we got the Roku hooked up, I began to look for shows to start binging on Netflix and Hulu. Surprisingly I decided on Gilmore Girls. I grew to love the series and even took in the Year in the Life revival. ThatContinue reading “I Stream TV Shows Like a Gilmore Girl.”

It’s a season I live for. It’s contest season. It’s my season. My season fell short last year due to COVID-19, ending at the area level. I had been looking forward to the Division contests, and they ended up being cancelled due to the pandemic. Same with the Spring conference. Pretty soon, all Toastmaster clubsContinue reading “My Season”

We heard three great speeches at the Area 4 Contest. Topics ranged from Rick Hays’ speech about his life and family (his Dad was a lawyer for U.S. Steel) to Jack Burt’s speech on how he found “A New View” on a certain class of people. Viba Ranganathan of the Pittsburgh Toastmasters 144 gave theContinue reading “Good Excuse”

Today at the Area 4 Table Topics and International Speech contest, the question was a really good one appropriate for the contest. What Color Best Represents You? Our contestants answered the question and all have great responses. Rick Hays answered the question saying he was a mix of Blue and Orange. Even though life couldContinue reading “What Color Best Represents You?”

Third area contest in four days. Some great feedback from yesterday from my favorite people. A much needed coffee date in my little Stars Hollow with my little sis/fashion buddy. I call that a perfect weekend. Let’s begin with the ending in mind. Today’s Area 24 contest was another great event. It was more ofContinue reading “The Company You Keep”

This morning’s International Speech contest taught me a lot. Some people have a secret. Some have a fear of missing out. We can find inspiration anywhere. We need to have empathy. We can feel empty despite doing everything right. Finally, we need to be SMART, especially when it comes to firearms. I’m so glad IContinue reading “Don’t Fear What Other People Think Of You”

Good morning. I had attended the Area 12 International Speech and Table Topics contest this morning. The table topics question asked of the contestants this morning was “What personality trait of yours was reinforced during 2020?” To answer that question, I would say loyalty is the trait that for me was taken into perspective inContinue reading “Loyalty is the Best Medicine”

Pathways is an exciting, flexible and interactive way to develop your skills and help others in your club develop theirs. It will help you learn communication and leadership skills that you need to succeed. It gives you: The opportunity to build up to 300 unique competencies 11 specialized learning paths to choose from Online content,Continue reading “What’s News in Division B—Pathways Edition”