Finding a College Connection at Johnstown Toastmasters!

My recap of Tuesday nightโ€™s Johnstown Toastmasters meeting is coming but before that, my โ€œcold openโ€. It took me a while, but Iโ€™m on my way with the Gilmore  Girls rewatch. I started it last Sunday, the 25th anniversary of the Gilmore Girls pilot. Currently, I am working my way through season one.  This afternoon,Continue reading “Finding a College Connection at Johnstown Toastmasters!”

It’s Anybody’s Game in the NFL in 2025!

So far, the 2025 NFL season is proving that itโ€™s anybodyโ€™s game and that parity reigns supreme. I followed the game very closely last year and even enjoyed the Thursday night games (some of the divisional rivalries). The difference in 2025 is that thereโ€™s no juggernaut so far. The last two teams to go undefeatedContinue reading “It’s Anybody’s Game in the NFL in 2025!”

The First Three Days!

This morning, I logged onto Google Slides and gave myself an honest evaluation of the first three days of my Fall vacation. Some of the events and activities that I took part in made it a great three days. Friday, I watched the newest episode of the Great British Baking Show. With a busy weekendContinue reading “The First Three Days!”

Celebrating Family and Food: A Sunday Reunion Story

Today was our Gaffron Family Reunion at Laurel Hill. For the fifth year in a row, we had it at the indoor pavilion overlooking the beach. We had a decent turnout. While we missed some people who couldnโ€™t make it, we were happy to see my uncle make it to the picnic. One of myContinue reading “Celebrating Family and Food: A Sunday Reunion Story”

Telling Myself I Can at Greensburg Toastmasters!

Wednesday kicked off a new month (aka Pumpkin Fall) and being the first Wednesday meant it was a Toastmasters night in Greensburg. Overall, it was a good night. We had one speaker as our Ice Breaker speaker wasnโ€™t able to make it. Our President taught us to turn our I Canโ€™t into our I CanContinue reading “Telling Myself I Can at Greensburg Toastmasters!”

Listening to a Pop Culture Aficionado on the Pod!

Early this morning, I listened to a podcast and the guest was Kristine Eckart. I dropped her name on the blog this week as her new Gilmore Girls-related book, โ€œMeet Me at Lukeโ€™sโ€ will be released next Tuesday. The name of the podcast was called โ€œWe Ship Itโ€. The We Ship It Podcast goes intoContinue reading “Listening to a Pop Culture Aficionado on the Pod!”

Yes. You Can at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!

Our word of the day on Tuesday at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters was Courage. We needed that during the meeting as the technology was not being so reliable. But, those of us in person and online persevered through the mess and made it another enjoyable meeting.  We had three attending the meeting in person, while theContinue reading “Yes. You Can at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”

Itโ€™s the Last Day of Summer, and Relief is Coming!

Back in May, we were stuck in a damp, cool weather pattern. This coming on the heels of a warm, Motherโ€˜s Day weekend when we opened the pool. I didnโ€™t get in the pool until exactly a month later. Go figure with this Pennsylvania weather. The second half of the month was mostly cool andContinue reading “Itโ€™s the Last Day of Summer, and Relief is Coming!”

An Emotional Day

This past week was heavy, the Charlie Kirk shooting in Utah and then 9/11 the next day. 24 years later, that day still hits hard. Saturday was an emotional day for my family. We had fond memories of our beloved Gramma, aunt, and mother, Hilde Gaffron. My aunt posted a picture of the Gaffron siblingsContinue reading “An Emotional Day”

Friday Night Dinner at The Fat Squirrel!

Friday morning, my aunt reached out to me about meeting her for dinner. It was this place in Jennerstown that she liked, called the Fat Squirrel. We decided to meet at 4:30, and we got a table outside. The menu had some interesting choices for appetizers. We all agreed that the Sweet Potato Fries wasContinue reading “Friday Night Dinner at The Fat Squirrel!”