Onward and Upward at 2025 Winter TLI!

On Wednesday night, I served as Table Topics Master at our Greensburg Toastmasters meeting. I didnโ€™t 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, Iโ€™m 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, Iโ€™ll view White Christmas and The Polar Express. As Christmas draws near, myContinue reading “Feeling the Christmas Spirit!”

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 Iโ€™ve 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!”

Beginning Season Two of my Gilmore Girls Rewatch!

Winter officially made its arrival this week. Some of us got a dusting of snow, if any. I didnโ€™t even really notice any flurries Sunday night or Monday. If you were near Lake Erie or in the mountains of West Virginia, then you had more snow than we did. In places like Conneaut, Ohio, andContinue reading “Beginning Season Two of my Gilmore Girls Rewatch!”

Out with the Pumpkins, in with the Holidays!

After a busy month of October that was rife with time off and other activities, the last week of the month saw a return to normalcy. It was ordinary, but I welcomed the tranquility. Working on a Friday and Saturday felt weird as I was spoiled during my last few weeks off. But, Iโ€™m readyContinue reading “Out with the Pumpkins, in with the Holidays!”

Leaders are Readers at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!

I returned to Laurel Highlands Toastmasters Tuesday night after missing the last meeting. Two weeks ago I visited the Johnstown club which meets the same night. We met online, which worked for me as it bought me some time to get ready. Last week was unlike any other, with the Fall Symposium on Saturday. IContinue reading “Leaders are Readers at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”

Cleared for Takeoff at the District 13 Fall Symposium!

Saturday morning was the District 13 Fall Symposium. It was the first time Fall contests took place since the final conference eight years ago. For the District, today was also a bittersweet day. Itโ€™s one of the last events for the District before they merge with Northeastern Ohio (District 10) to form the new DistrictContinue reading “Cleared for Takeoff at the District 13 Fall Symposium!”

Reflections on a Meaningful Fall Vacation

Saturday marked the final day of my Fall vacation. Iโ€™ve had a great week off as Iโ€™ve 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 weโ€™ve had the last five years. IContinue reading “Reflections on a Meaningful Fall Vacation”

Wrapping Up The Dinner Series at Primantiโ€™s!

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 Primantiโ€™s 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 Primantiโ€™s!”