Double Win!

I am feeling really good tonight after a very long day. Just came back from the Area 14 Humorous Speech and Table Topics contest where I placed 1st for both.  I had performance anxiety all day…not because I was speaking but because I was worried I...

Next Step

Tomorrow night will find me back at Speak for Success Toastmasters in Bradford for the Area 14 Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests.Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre 471 West Park Ave.East End, 2nd FloorBradford, ONThe contest starts at 7:30 – get...

Thanksgiving 2012

As we age and move on towards our own plans, the times of getting together with our extended families grows thin.  Weeks, even months can go by without seeing them.  For some, it’s even years.The dynamics of how we live our lives, from the ways we...

Couch Bound

As some of you may know, I have suffered from an unusual and degenerative version of arthritis in my knees (and other joints) for many years.  For those who didn’t…well, now you know.  I’ve never really allowed it to stop me from...

Company

Michael walked along the mountain path, a gorgeous forested view to his left.  But he did not see it.  Eyes set on the ground, he trudged forward, taking in nothing of the remarkable beauty around him.  A simple phrase popped into his...

Curiosity

The following piece is inspired by something that Henry Rollins said to Chris Hardwick on an episode of the Nerdist.  I had a different plan tonight but my creative energies were mostly sucked up by something that came up.  I’ll revisit that...
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