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Music Idioms
Before writing this blog, I did a mental test of myself on how many idioms I know that contain the word "music" or related to music. What...

Angela
Nov 6, 20201 min read
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Together is Better
That is the title of a book but it also fits the bill for this article. The French language has always been a mystery to me. I am charmed...

Angela
Nov 5, 20201 min read
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Book of the Week (#14): The Power of Being Yourself
A game plan for success by putting passion into your life and work, by Joe Plumeri, a renewed business leader. He is considered one of...

Angela
Nov 4, 20201 min read
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Are You a Dog or a Cat Person?
Last Tuesday we had a Halloween themed Zoom meeting. A few people dressed up. I put on a mask and disguised myself well. Nobody could...

Angela
Nov 3, 20201 min read
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Speaking of Change...
Have you heard of this saying by Greek Philographer Heraclitus: The only constant in life is change? Believe it or not, we do face...

Angela
Nov 1, 20201 min read
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Travel Talk: My FOURTH Winter Escape
When was the last time you went somewhere for a real vacation? A place where you relaxed both your body and your soul? Where did you go?...

Angela
Oct 31, 20201 min read
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Dance Like Everybody is Watching
"The Greatest Showman" is my all-time favorite musical film. I like many songs in that film but the one that stole my heart is this...

Angela
Oct 30, 20201 min read
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Networking - A Quote
"You have to get out there and connect with people. It is not called net-sitting or net-eating. it is called networking. You have to work...

Angela
Oct 29, 20201 min read
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Book of the Week (#13): The Happiness Advantage
The full title is The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology that Fuel Success and Performance at Work. The...

Angela
Oct 28, 20201 min read
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Having Fun While Learning
Toastmasters is about learning while having fun. Toastmasters is also about having fun while learning. Each year, the last meeting in...

Angela
Oct 27, 20201 min read
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A Few Sushi Stories
I love Sushi, so do my kids, especially my son. The cover photo was from a potluck party hosted at my home in Spring 2009. One friend...

Angela
Oct 26, 20201 min read
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What Are Your Morning Habits?
They say that you don't build your future, you build your habits, and they (your habits) build your future. In this interesting article:...

Angela
Oct 25, 20201 min read
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Travel Talk: A Carriage Ride In Quebec City
I have been to Quebec City, the capital of Quebec province, a few times. According to Wikipedia: It is the eleventh largest city and the...

Angela
Oct 24, 20201 min read
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What Tickles Your Funny Bone?
I am referring to TV shows. A reality American hidden camera show with improvisational elements called "Impractical Jokers never fails to...

Angela
Oct 23, 20201 min read
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Apart, But Together!
At this Tuesday's Toastmasters meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming 7 guests from different places (even countries) including...

Angela
Oct 22, 20201 min read
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Book of the Week (#12): The Path Made Clear
The full title is: The path made clear: discovering your life's direction and purpose. It is a paperback from the library. I like the...

Angela
Oct 21, 20201 min read
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Learning While Having Fun
Our founder Ralph Smedley said wisely: "We learn best in moments of enjoyments". That saying alone pretty well summarizes my experience...

Angela
Oct 20, 20201 min read
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Monday Delight
Do you have a Monday delight that pumps you to get up and stay pumped? I am always encouraged by a ray of sunshine or a clear blue sky or...

Angela
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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The Power of Power
It took me a day of NO power (electricity) to truly realize the power of power! Yesterday I left home shortly after breakfast for my...

Angela
Oct 18, 20201 min read
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