Well, it has been a while, and more than  few things have kept me occupied…

In January, the tragic death of a long time co-worker…

In April, knee surgery…

In May, a valiant effort at the TIWCPS fell short at the District 27 finals…

Then came summertime…

In July, Aunt Geraldine passed away

In mid-September, my father did the same…

As you can see, my hands have been full.

But now I am back, and will use this forum to not only look at communication issues in general and public speaking in particular, but also to track and report on my attempt to win the 2009 Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking