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A Daunting Task, but a pleasant one.

Posted on June 17, 2011 by dfolstad58

How to give praise? My next Toastmaster manual speech requires me to give someone praise. An interesting process began in my head as I thought of eulogies. I would much prefer to praise someone while they are alive so that … Continue reading →

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Five Seconds to Success

Posted on June 14, 2011 by dfolstad58

As I sit watching baseball with my son, I have to laugh when I see the signs made by the coaches and other players on the baseball field. I have to wonder are they really signalling? I suppose it isn’t … Continue reading →

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Perfect 270 Degree Jump

Posted on June 9, 2011 by dfolstad58

I recently attended a meeting at the Osoyoos Toastmaster Club, I was fortunate to be there for a speech from Sean Wurz. His speech was 7 minutes long, he removed the lectern away from his speaking area and did not … Continue reading →

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Making a Difference- Beads for Life

Posted on June 7, 2011 by dfolstad58

Here is quick link to the NBC Nightly news that explains how paper beads are making a difference, life changing difference. Beads for Life. ← Click here !! If you go to BeadforLife.org what you will not see is swimsuit models. … Continue reading →

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Beads For Life – Eradicating Poverty One Bead at a Time

Posted on June 7, 2011 by dfolstad58

Recently I made a blog here about an organization called Under The Same Sun. I made that blog after learning about the need to help albinos in Africa. I learned about that situation because of a speech in my Toastmasters … Continue reading →

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