From my first visit in the 1990s to the most recent in September 2019, the Vermont Teddy Bear of Shelburne, Vermont, remains a favorite place to visit. The First Time They say there is nothing like the “first time” and that is true of my first visit to the Teddy…
On September 14, 2019, many bid farewell to our dear friend, Karen Hudson “Tomorrow is the day I die,“ Karen casually mentioned to a visiting friend. No sadness. No remorse. It was just a fact. The following afternoon, Saturday, August 17, 2019, she was relieved of her battle with Ovarian…
Have you ventured out on excursions? Did they turn out to be like what you read in the brochure? Mine sure didn’t! I learned that excursions can be hazardous to your health. You would think that after my experience in Cancun, Mexico, I would be cautious of what promotions say…
I joined Toastmasters in 1987. There are numerous benefits of being a part of this organization. For us long-time members, we most appreciate the unspoken asset of Toastmasters – friends. A few years ago, I delivered the opening thought at a Toastmaster contest. This is what I shared: My first…
