This morning I was at the United Presbyterian Church in Blairsville to attend a speech contest. This one featured some of the best from the Division that my clubs are part of and it did not disappoint. There was a wonderful spread lined up with donuts, cookies, a cheese tray, and most important, bottled water.Continue reading “2026 Division C Contest Recap!”
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Spring Cleaning at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!
It was a full agenda Tuesday night at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters. Three speakers set to give their presentations. In addition, a tuneup for our evaluation contest as he hopes to bring home the gold Saturday. We had six in attendance at Connellsville, and three online. Our theme was Spring Cleaning, and our word of theContinue reading “Spring Cleaning at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”
Enjoying my Cutie Pebble Latte at Cutie’s!
I made good on my Sunday afternoon plans and the summerlike weather helped accentuate that. First it was off to Cutie’s for a Cutie Pebbles Latte. It was so warm that the garage door window was up. I enjoyed my drink outside and watched the world go by. Afterwards, I parked my car in theContinue reading “Enjoying my Cutie Pebble Latte at Cutie’s!”
A Well-Balanced Week of Activities!
The first full week of Spring will be keeping me busy, as I have a lot on my plate. I have a lot of needs, and some wants as well. I should be able to satisfy all of my requirements. The key this week is to mix business with pleasure. I have to make someContinue reading “A Well-Balanced Week of Activities!”
A Balanced Trio of Speakers at Greensburg Toastmasters!
The snow cleared on Wednesday, but the chill in the air remained as I made my way downtown for that night’s Greensburg Toastmasters meeting. We had a balanced group of members and guests in attendance at the Courthouse, as well as online. The three speakers who were presenting were all at different stages in theirContinue reading “A Balanced Trio of Speakers at Greensburg Toastmasters!”
Remembering the Spartan Swimming Pool!
On Saturday, the Hempfield Aqua Club held their meet at the Spartan Swimming Pool on Hempfield Area High School campus. It was a bittersweet day for the aqua club. That’s because the meet was the last one to be held at the pool. The high school is set to undergo major renovations after the schoolContinue reading “Remembering the Spartan Swimming Pool!”
Happy Birthday from Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!
Tuesday night was a night for celebration at our Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting. It was the birthday of our founding member and the District’s current Program Quality Director. I arrived early to the meeting with my cookies and when I walked in a little bit after 5, the room was already looking decorated. Still, myContinue reading “Happy Birthday from Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”
Be Careful How You Start Your Day!
Saturday morning (well, afternoon), I woke up earlier than I wanted to. I was contemplating whether or not to go to the gym before the severe weather was set to arrive. Therefore, I picked up my phone and saw something political on Facebook. While I agreed with what was posted, it wasn’t the way toContinue reading “Be Careful How You Start Your Day!”
#GoodNews coming to the Socials!
In 2020, when everything shut down due to the pandemic, I made it a habit to support local businesses in the area. I did this in person, and through Instagram and Facebook. Like everyone else, my way of life had been interrupted. I was getting used to things like social distancing and having to wearContinue reading “#GoodNews coming to the Socials!”
Blog 911: Taking Care of Yourself
March 30, 2021, started out like any normal day. I went to work (I was still at my old job and was working locally that morning). I would have a doctor’s appointment that afternoon as I was looking to get a referral for a dermatologist. Fun fact: It was my first trip to the doctorContinue reading “Blog 911: Taking Care of Yourself”
