Thursday night dinner finally happened! The third time was the charm as Mr. Clougherty and I rescheduled our dinner series twice. Once was due to swimming and the other was for Open House. I proposed we do it September 18 and he agreed to it. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect as the starsContinue reading “Third Time’s the Charm!”
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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!”
My Favorite Things at Greensburg Toastmasters!
Our Greensburg Toastmasters meeting was a success last night, despite the small turnout and one speaker having to postpone until the next meeting. It was nothing our group couldn’t handle. Four of us attended in person with the three usual suspects joining us online via Zoom. I will be ending my speaking streak and goingContinue reading “My Favorite Things at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
New Beginnings!
It’s always hard to say goodbye, and that includes the change of seasons. We had a summer dominated by heat and humidity, definitely the latter. After a wet spring, we dried up this summer and some places are reporting drought conditions. It’s shaping up to finish as our driest summer in a decade. But, givenContinue reading “New Beginnings!”
Ending August The Way I Began It!
August is ending for me the way it began, as I tried out a new cafe. This time, my travels took me to White Tree Cafe and Coffeehouse in downtown Irwin. It was a cool day like the first day of August. While on my way, I also had my autumn jazz playlist on justContinue reading “Ending August The Way I Began It!”
Is It Fall Yet?: Invocation or Speech?
I’ve been flip-flopping on what to do about Tuesday night at Laurel Highlands. Am I still going to speak? Yes, and I also signed up to give the invocation as well. I have two great ideas for what I want to talk about and either of them will be great as an invocation or preparedContinue reading “Is It Fall Yet?: Invocation or Speech?”
Wearing Many Hats at Greensburg Toastmasters!
We had our biweekly Greensburg Toastmasters meeting on Wednesday night. Our President was representing our club and the District in Philadelphia at the International Convention. Our trio was in attendance as well, and I’m sure they’ll all have a lot to share at their home clubs this week. If so, Mike will share his experiencesContinue reading “Wearing Many Hats at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
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?”
Need a Vacation at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters?
My feature presentation will begin shortly, but I want to start off this blog by mentioning the reboot of King of the Hill. The show was on FOX for many years and came to an end in 2010. There was talk of reviving the show (just like everything else that gets brought back). I watchedContinue reading “Need a Vacation at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters?”
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