I love people. I love talking to people. Finding out about them. I love starting conversations that matter...conversations that let people know that they matter. I have found that some of the best conversations that I have had are because I was trying to show an act of kindness to the other person. If someone … Continue reading On conversing with strangers

I gave a presentation in my Toastmasters group today. It was a decent presentation. That is not what this post is about though. I was reminded today of another reason why I love the Toastmasters organization. First off, I have to say it has made an amazing difference in my life. It is awesome to … Continue reading Why I enjoy Toastmasters

A while back , I sat in a seminar about social media. I consider myself fairly well versed in the topic, but it was nice to hear about many of the different forms out there and how they are used. I also learned about many I had never heard of. There is one thing that … Continue reading Blame it on…

Two words can tell a whole story. Don't believe me? Vote Repulican. Vote Democrat. Buy domestic. Choose life. You suck. Cubs win. Jesus wept. Two words can speak volumes. Believe it or not, an entire history can be referenced in just a few words. It might be a history people identify with, or a history … Continue reading Words matter

Someone asked me the other day, “what is something you wish people would say to you more?” I didn’t really have an answer for this. It is a question that has never really crossed my mind. I have, however, thought about something that I should say more often: thank you. I am from the south. … Continue reading Saying Thank You