Thursday night marked the return of the monthly dinners that I have with Mr. Clougherty. We’ve done this tradition regularly since 2013 and aside from the few times we met on a different day, it’s always been a Thursday night. The swimming season ended early and so Kevin was free to meet me for dinner.Continue reading “The Dinner Series is Back!”
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Celebrating Distinguished Status at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!
What does the word distinguished mean? To be respected and admired for excellence. Synonyms for distinguished include: important, grand, imposing, and magisterial. That was the theme at our Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting last night. The meeting started a few minutes late as we awaited the arrival of our president and vice president. But we gotContinue reading “Celebrating Distinguished Status at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”
Division Cutie Speech Contest!
Saturday morning, I was on my way to my third speech contest in as many weeks. The Division C Tall Tales and International Speech contest was held at United Presbyterian Church in Blairsville. Just like the previous two divisional contests and February’s area contest I attended which was held in Johnstown, this one did notContinue reading “Division Cutie Speech Contest!”
Talk Up Toastmasters Monday!
The area contest season is winding down with the final contest on Saturday, and the best four contests will be starting next week. Friday night, I braved the snow covered roads on the mountain and made the drive to Johnstown for the area 21 contest. The best from Johnstown and Allegheny Mountains competed for aContinue reading “Talk Up Toastmasters Monday!”
Speaking about an Icon at My Next Meeting!
Late last week, I learned of the passing of Kings Family Restaurant founder, Hartley King. King opened his first restaurant in 1967 in North Versailles, and by the end of the 1970s, the chain grew to six locations. By the end of the 1980s, Kings had 21 locations. He was an icon in the restaurantContinue reading “Speaking about an Icon at My Next Meeting!”
You Couldn’t Ignore Me if you Tried
This week I began a new reading project on a book that I bought and partially read during the pandemic in 2020. I lost track of time and lost track of reading the book, and five years later I’m back at it again. “You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried” was a quote from theContinue reading “You Couldn’t Ignore Me if you Tried”
2024 Winter TLI: A Centennial of Success!
Saturday morning, I attended club officer training at Westmoreland County Community College. We had a split amount of officers attending in person and online. I arrived super early to help our Logistics manager out. I put signs up reminding folks where to go. It reminded me of the job I had as District Sergeant atContinue reading “2024 Winter TLI: A Centennial of Success!”
Smiley, Turkey, and Toastmasters
Last night, I met Mr. Clougherty for dinner. While Kings and Primanti’s were good options, I decided on Eat’n Park by Westmoreland Mall. Let me count the reasons why. Number one: It’s an easy ride for him and close to home. We used to meet at Kings in Delmont and sometimes in Murrysville back whenContinue reading “Smiley, Turkey, and Toastmasters”
Feels Like Yesterday
Last night, I braved the rain (which we needed after a dry summer) and drove up to Johnstown to attend a Toastmasters meeting. This had been in the plans for me since I attended their online meeting back in April. I made my arrival a little before 6:30 and I was greeted warmly by theContinue reading “Feels Like Yesterday”
Buying Myself Some Time
Before I begin today’s blog post, I want to give a happy birthday shoutout to one of my favorite bloggers. She is also my cousin. Happy birthday Katie. I always enjoy reading your content and you too are an amazing writer. I love learning about all your adventures and always feel like I’m there too.Continue reading “Buying Myself Some Time”
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