Motivational Speaker | Yes I Think I Can

Speaking in Winona

Winona Friendship CenterApril 5, 2017 Hello Friends,Got to Winona’s Friendship Center, Read marquee, Thought … oh, dear… Mistake here, Not my expertise!Inside building white board words Gave message that matched. Whew.(Bike safety instruction followed my talk.) Lovely people involved all along, Booking talk through Winona Library, Oldest serving library building in U.S. Librarian Lezlea finding date for event. Friendship Center […]

Speaking for AAUW

Gracious, Attentive AudienceWednesday, February 22, 2017 Hello my friends,Feb 15 talk to Northfield AAUW— A privilege to tell my story. Fifteen fine women Got lunches and listened, Seated round big tables. I got lunch too, and learned Even mild chili doesn’t work for Pre-talk food. Delicious later!Visitor to event was Myrna Johnson, One of “Northfield’s Living Treasure” award […]

Rochester Fun

And One More Talk this Week!Friday, February 17, 2017 Hello my friends, I’ve spoken to about 30 people Rochester, MN Public Library. Group of some bicyclists, Other regulars at Library events. Attentive, enthusiastic listeners. Absolute FUN to get to tell my story. Finally met face-to-face Katherine Stecher, library program planner for my event. In person she is warm, […]

At Hiawatha Bike Club

Great People, Good Fun!Friday, February 10th, 2017 Hi Friends,I’ve had such FUN this weekend! Giving talk, visiting family, Connecting and sharing. Hiawatha Bicycle Club, Edina MN Hosted me as speaker for their February meeting. Twenty-five attentive listeners Heard me tell how biking, Actually “reaching bigger” has Expanded my life. It is becoming clearer to me that Although […]

Winter Break to Seattle

Speaker Working Retreat: Jan 24—27 Hello Friends, I have taken a (non-biking) winter break to Seattle. Chilly with some green, No ice or snow, Seemed hopeful. Met (daughter) Lindy at retreat type hotel. Lovely surroundings Facilitated positive time.Actually working vacation; Lindy helping me sort bike trip Timelines, memories,Bike talk tweaks and improvements. Amazing experience Having listener focused on […]

Winter Solstice

Wishes and ReflectionSWednesday, December 21, 2016 Hello friends, Longest day, darkest day.Tomorrow and tomorrow …Slowly light nibbles darkness,Renewing thoughts ofDaylight opening possibility.This season is a hard one for me,With darkness and cold.Possibility has remained all along,Just difficult for me to be positive,To motivate.I ride stationary bike while readingIn little exercise room of Village,Go to Senior Center […]

Taking the Lid Off My Life

Hooray, My Talks went well!Wednesday, November 9, 2016 My dear buddies,I would like to have “beamed” each of you into Northfield to be with me for one of my talks. Thanks for good vibes. There wereAnimated listeners, Still listeners, Laughing listeners, Smiling listeners, Listeners of many styles. Each a gift to have […]

An Invitation

Two upcoming talkS: Come if you can!On Thursday, Nov. 3rd at 7pm, and Tuesday, Nov. 8th at 10am Hello Friends, Activities have shifted from riding To getting ready to talk about my rides. I have two Northfield “gigs” coming soon; If you can come, please do. You know my refrain: “It’s never too late to say ‘yes’ […]

Winding Up the Adventure

Monday, August 8, 2016 As I posed this a.m.Picture of “Tour” yellow shirt with bike bling,Then Olympic medal around neck,Reminding me of treat of in-person audience,Gifting me with attention, admiration,Truly wonderful experience!And website commentsOf encouragement, appreciation,Engaged reading of adventure.Wonderful on-line audience!My deep desire in writing,Speaking to tell story,Is that my journey can beInspiration & motivationTo […]

Pre-60th H.S. Reunion Event

What a thrill!Friday, August 5, 2016 What a wonderful time!!!Telling my bicycle story.Classmates of sixty years agoPresent and attentive,Listening to my tale ofHow these bicycle adventures started.Newsletter committee plannedWith careful detail.Good name tags,Good food,Podium and microphone.Tables filled for eating and listening.Bev Collier read own creative poemTelling of Lin and bicyclingAs introduction for talk.Audience responsive;Laughing in […]

Pre-60th Reunion Talk Preparation

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 I am working on talk for lunch gathering pre H.S. reunion.Daunting!Brings up doubting voicesAbout interest in topic,Sequencing story,Being presenter.Ten months since I’ve spoken,Telling my story of biking.Rusty on the prep.Feels harder than biking many miles.Those things I list as helping me do bike trip,Relevant now in different challenge.Commitment piece ….Certainly, I […]

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