Traumatic Public Speaking Experience

Note: I have decided to consolidate my writing from other sites to this blog. This piece was originally posted at Helium. I have experience competing in, coaching and judging speech competitions. As a have witnessed several traumatic speaking experiences. In one competition that I was judging a young man totally froze in front of the … Continue reading Traumatic Public Speaking Experience

3 Years

This month makes 3 years for this version the Dee Zone.   In honor of that mark I thought I would report some of the highlights this month. Most popular post of all time. Heroes: What Makes a Hero 8 July 2009 The theme for National Blog Posting Month is heroes. Posting on the theme is … Continue reading 3 Years

Tribute to Dana Key

Christian music pioneer Dana Key passed away Sunday night June 6th. In the late 1970's Key and childhood friend Eddie DeGarmo formed the band DeGarmo and Key.  Together they recorded 17 albums. In the 1990's he moved from preforming music to producing and mentoring young musicians. Currently, he was pastor of the The Love of … Continue reading Tribute to Dana Key

Top 10: Random Tips for Life

#10: Never wash reds and whites together in hot water, unless of course you like wearing tiny pink clothes. #9: Never mess with a nerd, he/she might be your boss one day. #8: You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. #7: Even a peanut butter and jelly sandwich can become a gourmet meal … Continue reading Top 10: Random Tips for Life

That Room

We moved into a new house at the first of May. I quickly had most of the house unpacked except one room. The room is supposed to be a guest room/office but became the dumping place for all boxes. I felt defeated every time I walked in the room and saw the mess. I wasn't … Continue reading That Room

Quote of the Day: Hope

Hope is patience with the lamp lit. ... Tertullian