Skip to content

Category: My Blog Musings

Public Speaking, Toastmasters, Talks, Key Notes, Prose and Poetry … Always learning …

Sing – Ch#44 – (Just one thing)

Love your work, Let your heart sing out, From passion. That buzz rush, Will thrill and keep you awake, With pure excitement. (Shadorma) Photo by Peng LIU from Pexels Chapter 44 – Summary […]

Educate Ch#43 – (Just one thing)

The agent of change, Is the best education, For third-world children. For third-world children, Part with what money you can, To meet their dire need. To meet their dire need, […]

Laugh … Ch#42 – (Just one thing)

The zany Michael McIntyre, Thinks when you’re laughing, he’s on fire, He wants validation, For comic gestation, As a joke makes life seem less dire! (Limerick) Photo by Rodolfo Quirós from Pexels Chapter […]

Alone with my Pen (3TC #323)

Alone with my pen A crisp white piece of paper – and a mental crush (Haiku) Phone with thanks to Pexels  I have been a bit remiss of late … […]

Empower – Ch#41 (Just one thing)

Women Shyly, self-conscious Accommodating, apologising, defining … “Women of the World” Celebrating, thriving, appreciating … Boldly, self-confident, Women (Diamante) Chapter 40 – Summary from the Wisdom of Jude Kelly The […]

Impact – Ch#40 (Just one thing)

Each and Every-one Can impact people’s lives Only, if we take action: one … And all. (Cinquain) Chapter 40 – Summary from the Wisdom of Richard Curtis The Post has […]

Gratitude – (#6WSP)

Lebanese receive aid with heartfelt gratitude … (Six Word Story) Link to Oxfam GB Fundraiser appeal Unashamedly, linking this post to Schweta’s Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #50 – Grateful […]

The Prize Ch#39 – (Just one thing)

Set aside the Auschwitz wallow, Make the most of what you have got, When one slice of bread is your lot, Eat slowly, savour, each swallow, And, save a bit, […]

Fight – Ch#38 (Just one thing)

Let’s fight for freedom, Regardless of its huge cost, For everyone’s right … To choose how to live their life, In peace, and with acceptance. (Tanka)  Photo by Muhammadtaha Ibrahim Ma’aji from Pexels […]

Act – Ch#37 (Just one thing)

If you think, It’s been a bad day, At bedtime … Tomorrow, Awake the intent to change; As action cures fear. (Shadorma) Photo with thanks to Pexels Chapter 37 – […]

An Extra Mile – Ch#36 (Just one thing)

Step out the limelight, Keep your eye out for chances – To use your fame well. (Haiku) Photo by Sharon McCutcheon from Pexels Chapter 36 – Summary from the Wisdom of Jude Law […]

Intent – Ch#35 (Just one thing)

Whatever you do, do it with firm intent, Not with abuse, nor rants, nor indignant shouts; A whisper can reach more, with your argument, The wrongful detention – no trial; […]

Ambition – Ch#34: (Just one thing)

What is wrong with golden ambition? Regardless of which sex you are. It’s grand if you can achieve More than what is needed. It builds confidence and self-esteem. But –  […]

Rhythm – Ch#33 (Just one thing)

Listen to the rift – Rhythm is the essence of life, Feel its thumping beat. (Haiku) Photo by Brett Sayles from Pexels Chapter 33 – Summary from the Wisdom of Mickey Hart  The […]

Rain – (#6WSP)

Match canceled! Rain stops play – again … (Six Word Story) Photo by Joshua Köller from Pexels   Post inspired by Shweta Suresh Saturday Six Word Story Prompt – Rain     

Stay Strong – Ch#32 (Just one thing)

Observe, in the mirror, her refection, A woman … black … moreover … awarded. Ignoring, the barbed jibes, of rejection, Not rising, to assumptions, afforded. “Conservatory” arts well, rewarded This […]

Self as Agent – Ch#29 (Just one thing)

Let none destruct you – The sense of having a self, Is yours to define. (Haiku) Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels Chapter 29 – Summary from the Wisdom of Nitin Sawhney The […]

Conviction – Ch#28 (Just one thing)

Cogitation, Cautiously, thoughtful; Concentrating, obsessing, analysing … The Conviction that’s bestirred. Considering, wondering, embracing … Cheerily, joyful; Contemplation. (Diamante) Photo by Retha Ferguson from Pexels Chapter 28 – Summary from the Wisdom of […]

Hope – Ch#27 (Just one thing)

Give everyone hope – Plus the means to catch the fish  To feed themselves with. (Haiku) Chapter 27 – Summary from the Wisdom of Alexander McLean The Post has been […]

Rigor – Ch#26 (Just one thing)

Don’t ever be late, Avoid all hippy, dippy dicks; Discipline is king. Be polite to waiters and – Make the most of lucky breaks (Tanka) Photo by Malidate Van from Pexels Chapter 26 […]

Oh No! No! No!… (#6WSP & FOWC)

Don’t you cajole money from me! Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels Micro-story prompted by Shweta’s  Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #48 Post also inspired by Fandango’s great one-word challenge FOWC – […]

Nuance – (Weekend Writing Prompt #167)

The mentor muted “Capturing the nuance of pitch, tone, pace, and volume in your speaking voice is important when delivering your talk.  Using a high, angry, rapid-fire, shout will convey […]

Practice – Ch#22: (Just one thing)

Nurture your talent, Analyze every detail – Minutiae even, Then, practice, practice, practice, And practice – just a bit more. (Tanka) Photo by Oliver Sjöström from Pexels Chapter 22 – Summary from the […]

Give over Banksy (3TC #303)

Clean the wall again? It has been done twice this week – Give over ‘Banksy’ (Haiku) Photo by Markus Spiske from Pexels Post inspired by Pensitivity 101 and the Three Things Challenge #303 […]