Today I listened to an interesting episode of “The L Podcast.” The podcast (hosted by a Toastmaster from Central PA) talked about to handle the holidays. It’s supposed to be a magic time, the most wonderful time of year. But for those who are neurodivergent, this time of year can be chaotic and stressful. BeingContinue reading “Navigating Chaotic Holidays with Autism”
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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!”
Is It Fall Yet?
Tuesday night at our Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting, our word of the day was “sabbatical”. The meaning of the word is a rest or break from work; “an extended period of time intentionally spent on something that’s not your routine job.” I learned of the word when I was in school, as teachers would sometimesContinue reading “Is It Fall Yet?”
Driving Up the Mountain: 25 Years Later!
It’s hard to believe, but later this month will be 25 years since we packed up my things and checked me into my dorm room at the Hiram G. Andrews Center in Westmont, just outside of Johnstown. That weekend was a changing of the guard as I would be away from my home for theContinue reading “Driving Up the Mountain: 25 Years Later!”
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 they’re 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 won’t be much. Temperatures are looking likeContinue reading “Mental Health Deja Vu?”
I Found a Mental Health Podcast!
This week has not been the greatest weather wise as winter is really here and there’s no more colorful Christmas lights to accentuate the snow. It made me feel a little bit burned out as well and it seems like Spring isn’t getting here any time soon. I was going to do an NFL reviewContinue reading “I Found a Mental Health Podcast!”
A Time Without Social Media and Mobile Phones 📱
Over the last two decades, it’s become apparent that social media has taken over the world. Facebook, YouTube, and MySpace started in 2003 (the year I started at Slippery Rock!). A few years later, enter Twitter (now X) which began after I finished college. As we begin a new decade, we are introduced to Instagram.Continue reading “A Time Without Social Media and Mobile Phones 📱”
A Look Back at May
I came into May stylin’ and profilin’. Despite a whirlwind month emotionally, I have no doubt that June will be a better month and the start of a great summer. May started out sunny and warm. The first of the month we had a perfect night for a Toastmasters meeting and I was able toContinue reading “A Look Back at May”
Lots to Look Ahead to in May
Last week I did my monthly look ahead to May. While it mostly remained incomplete, only getting up to around Mother’s Day, that means I wasn’t sure what the rest of this month would entail yet. A week into May, and I have a better outlook for this month. Looking back to last week’s meeting,Continue reading “Lots to Look Ahead to in May”
Stylish 🍒 