Archive for June, 2010
Monday, June 28th, 2010
“Adventures” – 06/23/2010
In one of her last meetings before heading west for the adventure of her lifetime, Rey was our Toastmaster and the theme was, aptly, ”Adventures.” It’s not an urban myth. It’s true. Louis ate a rat. You’ve heard the rumor. This time it came directly from the man himself. And what a perfect topic to include in a [...]
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Friday, June 18th, 2010
“Fathers” – 06/16/2010
Our June 16th meeting was dedicated to Dads. Table Topic Master Lora came us with some excellent questions. Cynthia said that if she could have any TV dad, it would be Andy Taylor from Mayberry RFD. Albert did a majestic and thought-provoking commentary on the perhaps misguided choice made by many modern dads to be a friend to [...]
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Meeting Recap “Surprises: Expect the Unexpected” 06/10/2010
Who can lead us through a meeting that includes three terrific speeches and five Table Topics and doesn’t go overtime? No surprise – it’s Patrick. It was a fun, fast-paced roller-coaster ride of a meeting. Did we get to know her? Do we love her? Yes, and yes. Heather’s Ice Breaker was outstanding. A hilarious accounting of growing up with [...]
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Meeting Recap “Pranks and Practical Jokes” 06/02/2010
Capital City Friends, Brendan is back! Pranks and Practical Jokes was our theme, and the meeting had Brendan’s name written all over it. Brendan knows how to bring it, especially when he is the Toastmaster. Rey was our Topic Master. Corky waxed nostalgic, sharing the old move-the-outhouse-without-telling-the-homeowner trick. Cynthia waxed nostalgic with the old bra-in-the-freezer trick. Carol described her favorite Practical [...]