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!”
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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 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)”
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!”
An Amazing Launch in Morgantown!
On Friday evening, a launch was held at the Panera Bread in Morgantown for a prospective new Toastmasters club. This club can help the community as well as the students and faculty at West Virginia University. The response was amazing as it attracted many guests in person and online (from all over the world). TheContinue reading “An Amazing Launch in Morgantown!”
What is Transition?
According to Webster’s Dictionary, transition refers to a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc., to another. It can also refer to a period of phase in which change is happening. In my previous blog, I recapped our Laurel Highlands meeting from Tuesday night. I talked about transition as we were in theContinue reading “What is Transition?”
Meeting in a Hallway at Greensburg Toastmasters!
This is likely one of the most obscure titles for a blog and one of the most obescure places to hold a Toastmasters meeting, but we made due with we had to work with and it was a success. Wednesday night was our meeting night at Greensburg Toastmasters and we found ourselves in a dilemma.Continue reading “Meeting in a Hallway at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
Continuing my Magnificent Speaking Streak!
This coming Tuesday begins a challenge for me where I’ll be speaking back to back weeks at Laurel Highlands and Greensburg and achieving another level. I’ll be doing the same thing in June, on the heels of Summer TLI and my week off. Where that award ends up will depend on if we have enoughContinue reading “Continuing my Magnificent Speaking Streak!”
One Week Later
It’s now a week since our 2025 Spring Conference. I’ve taken the time to look back on how great this weekend was, but the struggle has been real. My mood has improved this Spring compared to last year and I’m ready to get back into speaking mode for May and June. Laurel Highlands and WesternContinue reading “One Week Later”
Thursday Night Dinner, a Bananas Foster Latte, and a Murder Mystery!
There’s lots to talk about from this weekend’s Toastmasters festivities. Conference weekend is a lot of fun and it’s nice to catch up with old Toastmasters friends while making new ones along the way. Before I recap the weekend, let’s look back at Thursday. This past Thursday was my monthly Thursday Night Dinner with Mr.Continue reading “Thursday Night Dinner, a Bananas Foster Latte, and a Murder Mystery!”
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