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!”
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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. Iβll 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
Itβs now a week since our 2025 Spring Conference. Iβve 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 Iβm 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!”
Eye of the Storm
Itβs the beginning of a seven day stretch at work and right now weβre in the eye of the storm. Last night brought with it rain and wind and tonight it will be more of the same before we catch a break on Sunday. Disclaimer: This is not a real weather forecast. The start ofContinue reading “Eye of the Storm”
Racing to the Top!
We are closing in on Presidentsβ Distinguished at Laurel Highlands, our history making Toastmasters club which chartered in 2021. We just need one new member and two educational awards and we should qualify for top honors. Iβm on standby in case my Level 2 is needed to help them achieve their goal. If not, IβllContinue reading “Racing to the Top!”
Where You Lead I Will Follow, That’s What She Said
Later this week begins the rewatch for two iconic shows that got most people through the pandemic and the events of 2020. Gilmore Girls got me through part of that crazy time as I started it before COVID-19 even made the news. Knowing what that a pandemic was coming and we’d be staying safe atContinue reading “Where You Lead I Will Follow, That’s What She Said”
Mental Health Deja Vu?
This April started out the same as the last one. Wet and the rivers look as if theyβre going to flood again. This weekend once again brings the chance for heavy rain and thunderstorms and that will be followed by snow chances early in the week, though it wonβt be much. Temperatures are looking likeContinue reading “Mental Health Deja Vu?”
Appreciating the Gifts You Receive
This blog is a day late but I had some things I wanted to add to it. I’ll still date it for Tuesday and I’ll preview my next blog set to come out on Thursday. This past Friday was Valentine’s Day. Weatherwise, it was the calm before the storm. It was cold, but it wasContinue reading “Appreciating the Gifts You Receive”
Return to Cutieβs and Reflecting on Vacation!
This morning, I made my first visit to Cutie’s in three weeks. I wanted to go, but life just happened to get in the way. I was busy preparing for my Hershey trip. I was sick and I still managed not to call off of work. Also, I had other things to take care of.Continue reading “Return to Cutieβs and Reflecting on Vacation!”