Funny, Makes you Smile

Wednesday October 31 Posted by Jo-anne. No comments

Hell-oh! Salut!

Please allow me to introduce myself…My name is Gilles Mongeon. I am a single man, a proud Canadian, and in my many adventures trekking the globe, have lived in many wondrous places including South America, the Caribbean, and most recently eastern Africa (Nairobi & Lamu island Kenya). I speak five...

Tuesday October 30 Posted by Jo-anne. No comments

A Special Gift – An Invitation for Dinner

Many people have several jobs before getting to the one that best fit their aspirations. We dream of the perfect career but it is sometimes difficult to get a grasp on it. Some people find themselves leading their career to a surprising, unexpected outcome, discovering the most fulfilling job ever!...

Tuesday October 23 Posted by Jo-anne. No comments

My Life Path – From Homeschooling to Teaching to Writing!

I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Ottawa, had one brother and was part of a close-knit extended family. From a young age, I was interested in art and literature and loved to spend most of my spare time drawing and reading. In school, I enjoyed creative...

Monday August 27 Posted by admin. No comments

Are you afraid of public speaking or being in the public eye? (Part 2) – Thanks to Fitness

It all started in high school where I had to speak publicly in front of students and in front of members of my community. My father coached me and my mother gave me much needed support. She wrote my whole speech. I was very lucky to have them. Who would...

Monday January 02 Posted by Jo-anne. No comments

Are you afraid of public speaking or to be in the public view? (Part 1)

I remember when I was chosen to participate in a public speaking contest in 1974. I was in high school and I was only 14 years old. Though this contest took place a few decades ago, I still have the speech. I will never forget my first time in the...