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!”
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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!”
My South Hills Christmas Shopping Trip!
2025 is drawing to a close, and that means itโll soon be time for me to post my top ten from the past year. The best (and worst) from 2025 will be posted to Stylish on December 23. Some of the highlights (and lowlights) will include: Yesterday, I began my Christmas shopping and got aContinue reading “My South Hills Christmas Shopping Trip!”
Onward and Upward at 2025 Winter TLI!
On Wednesday night, I served as Table Topics Master at our Greensburg Toastmasters meeting. I didnโt answer any of the questions myself. However in this blog, I will answer one of them. My question and answer I had for it will be at the end of this blog. Today, Iโm putting together my Christmas list.Continue reading “Onward and Upward at 2025 Winter TLI!”
Feeling the Christmas Spirit!
My Christmas spirit is out in full force this week as it began the end of the Thanksgiving weekend with all three installments of the Grinch. It continues tonight with Rudolph on NBC and later the Muppet Christmas Carol. Over the weekend, Iโll view White Christmas and The Polar Express. As Christmas draws near, myContinue reading “Feeling the Christmas Spirit!”
Happy Thanksgiving at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!
Tuesday night was my night off and also Laurel Highlands Toastmasters night. We were online which made sense due to the inclement weather. I found a new spot in the house to attend an online meeting as well. When we cleared the spare room out, the purpose was to make room for more seating. WithContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”
Making (Early) Holiday Plans!
Thanksgiving At home, we are getting ready for the holidays. The fridge upstairs is packed full and ready to go this week. The turkey is sitting there awaiting its fate.. Thursday morning it will be put in the oven and be eaten along with the stuffing and other sides.. At work Iโve been pretty busyContinue reading “Making (Early) Holiday Plans!”
Bridge Between Two Eras!
November four years ago was a huge transition period in my life. The company I had worked for had officially merged with its competitor. I learned of the changes in June of that year. The changes that were made were not going to be in my best interest. I tried to embrace the change, butContinue reading “Bridge Between Two Eras!”
Reflections on a Meaningful Fall Vacation
Saturday marked the final day of my Fall vacation. Iโve had a great week off as Iโve been pretty active for most of it. I attended Toastmasters speech contests at Westmoreland County Community College. We had our family reunion on Sunday at Laurel Hill in the same pavilion weโve had the last five years. IContinue reading “Reflections on a Meaningful Fall Vacation”
Wrapping Up The Dinner Series at Primantiโs!
After spending the later half of the afternoon in the Laurel Highlands, I was off to Greensburg to meet Mr. Clougherty for our last dinner meeting of the year. We met at Primantiโs as originally planned. Kevin is busy coaching middle school and had a meet at McKeesport. We met for dinner at 6. Thus,Continue reading “Wrapping Up The Dinner Series at Primantiโs!”