Category Archives: Toastmasters

Who Are You Calling Weak?

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

First, Happy Mothers Day! It’s well after 9am, and I am the first one up, so I’m taking the opportunity to spend a few minutes writing. I could tell you about the worst Mothers Day I ever had (it actually … Continue reading →

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Business Cliches That Should be Kicked to the Curb

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

In business, there are several truths, traditions and other common idioms which are either no longer valid or which never served much purpose at all. In the spirit of positive change and moving away from “business as usual” (another cliché … Continue reading →

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I Say, I Say!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

photo by CameliaTWU via PhotoRee It’s often said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In my case, the journey began with a single Facebook post. In September 2010, I half-jokingly (well, mostly jokingly) sent … Continue reading →

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Veg Out!

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

photo by jalb via PhotoRee Good evening, fellow Toastmasters and honored guests… I would like for you to close your eyes and imagine yourself seated at a dinner table. It’s Thanksgiving and the entire family is gathered around. You have … Continue reading →

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It Had to be Hue

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

If you’ve ever been “tickled pink” or accused of being “yellow bellied” you know that, through color, we humans can have a “spectrum” of experiences. When I was in eighth grade, my science teacher introduced us to his friend Roy … Continue reading →

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A Global Commodity

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Fellow Toastmasters and honored guests, for my seventh speech in the Competent Commmunicator manual, I wanted to talk with you all about a particular substance. This substance is comprised of over 800 chemical compounds and for thousands of years has … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Language

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Good evening, fellow Toastmasters and honored guests! In the summer of 2001, I had the opportunity to go to Europe for the first time with my husband. We were on our honeymoon and spent three weeks traveling through a few … Continue reading →

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Rocket Surgery for Fun and Profit

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

Fellow Toastmasters and honored guests… have you ever, suddenly and without warning, wanted to chuck your computer out the window? What was it exactly that caused you to have such a violent reaction? Was it a drop down menu on … Continue reading →

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The Coming Race of Superhumans

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Tonight was my third speech from the Competent Communicator Manual… this one did not win best speech of the night, but I got a good reception anyway. The Coming Race of Superhumans Fellow Toastmasters and welcome guests, can I get … Continue reading →

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A Modern American Fairytale

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

The other night, I gave my second Toastmasters speech, to count toward completion of my Competent Communicator manual. For those who don’t know, the first ten speeches a member gives in Toastmasters follow certain guidelines. The second speech focuses on … Continue reading →

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