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On the day after the 20th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack our nation has ever witnessed, let’s live every day like it’s 9/12. Our nation is dealing with a whirlwind 🌪 of craziness. Pandemics, political unrest, riots, and worrying about how someone lives their life. It’s too much to think about. Here are someContinue reading “Stylish PSA—Live Like It’s 9/12”

On this day 20 years ago, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went toContinue reading “The Day The Towers Fell”

The Woman 2 Woman Toastmasters club in it’s young existence in District 13 has been a very successful club. Just recently, they achieved Presidents Distinguished honors and one of their members received her Distinguished Toastmaster award. Sonia McKoy also serves as Division D Director. Past Area 34 Director Isabelle Billig completed all five levels ofContinue reading “Celebrating Woman 2 Woman Toastmasters”

It’s been a perfect weekend. It all started with my shopping adventure at Tanger. I bought my fall line of fragrances and lotions at Bath and Body Works. I also shopped at Coach and bought myself two more cute bags. I do love my totes (I now own two from Coach) and I’ll love myContinue reading “Stars Hollow Sweatshirt Try-On and new Coach”

Last year Aunt Sue and I celebrated her birthday lunch at Nyko’s Restaurant. This year to celebrate 6️⃣0️⃣, we went back to the same place. Like last year it was beautiful weather and we got to eat outside. For the first time since the wedding, I rocked my leopard print cardigan. I was feeling goodContinue reading “Stylish and Hungry #9–Nyko’s Restaurant on Scalp”

Friday was the beginning of my Labor Day holiday. With the weekend already filling up, I took advantage of my extra day off to shop at Tanger. The objective was to stock up on some of the newest fall product from Bath and Body Works as well as buy some more Coach. I started offContinue reading “I Went Back to Tanger”

Just like during the COVID-19 pandemic 😷, District 13 Toastmasters was innovative. During World War II, they did their part to aid in the war efforts, all this while growing the interest in Toastmasters. Despite the world going through a trying time, the District was poised for growth. The Waynesburg chapter came up with theContinue reading “Toastmasters in a Hallmark Christmas Town”

Friday marked 25 years since I began high school. Holy cow 🐮 I’m getting old. It also marked 25 years I’ve known the man who not only became my teacher, but also my Coach, mentor, and a longtime friend. Mr. Clougherty and I met in Pre-Algebra class on my first day of ninth grade. ThisContinue reading “Kevin Clougherty: Friend, Mentor, Teacher, Coach”

Toastmasters Internationa has crowned a new World Champion of Public Speaking at this year’s virtual International Convention. One of these years I’ll attend the big event. Maybe next year or in 2023. I remember when Aaron Beverly won the title two years ago and then proceeded to give that championship speech at our 2019 FallContinue reading “Truly a Year of Firsts”

It’s Saturday night and I’m on my way to church. I decided to make a pit stop in my travels. It’s a little bit out of the way but, I decided on Moe’s this evening. It’s number two on my Murrysville restaurant trifecta. Burgatory will be sometime early this Fall. This is my third tripContinue reading “Stylish and Hungry #8–Moe’s Southwest Grill 🌮 🌯”