A Memorial Speech (After Death Following Illness)

A beautiful red rose, whose petals form a heart-shape - a symbol for Memorial speeches after the death of a loved one

Memorial speeches can be difficult to compose – especially for loved ones and caregivers who were deeply emotionally attached to the person who has departed. Those people also might have Continue Reading →

Graceful Goodbyes: Retirement Speeches for Difficult Colleagues

Nancy (Ayanna) Wyatt 2023, writer of speeches

Why blog about “retirement speeches?” One of the joys of being a writer is that I have the opportunity to craft speeches for special events. Those occasions might feel happy or sad or both at the same time. They can be tricky, but they’re usually FUN! The times in which farewells are less fun to write and to present are when the person who is leaving has been highly controversial or has been extremely unpopular. In those cases, some finesse is needed to make the presentation adhere to these standards. I’ll share some tips here. Continue Reading →

A Bull with a Ring in Its Nose – Life Lesson Taught, Not Learned

AI image of a running bull by Nancy Wyatt

Strange things can happen when you’re raised in a rural environment. That’s where a bull (with a ring in its nose!!) taught me a major Life Lesson that I still have not learned. Have you learned it? If yes, how do you respond? Let’s find out. First, the story, excerpted from my autobiography. Continue Reading →

Graceful Goodbyes: Retirement Speeches for Difficult Colleagues

Nancy (Ayanna) Wyatt 2023, writer of speeches

Why blog about “retirement speeches?” One of the joys of being a writer is that I have the opportunity to craft speeches for special events. Those occasions might feel happy or sad or both at the same time. They can be tricky, but they’re usually FUN! The times in which farewells are less fun to write and to present are when the person who is leaving has been highly controversial or has been extremely unpopular. In those cases, some finesse is needed to make the presentation adhere to these standards. I’ll share some tips here. Continue Reading →

Plan Posts for 2024

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Calendar Aids & Other Ideas for Planning Your 2024 Social Media Posts Whether you own a business or have other reasons for wanting to have a public profile that will Continue Reading →

Storytelling with Erika Langley

Rindgo – married to a pastor, was a deeply religious man who also was a gunrunner in the nation’s capital. The children loved him. What? I love storytelling – especially when the story is TRUE! This week, HAPPINESS was receiving a surprise email from a photojournalist who authored an article about my work with homeless people in 1991. Some of those folks were addicted to drugs and alcohol or had AIDS. Rindgo had the added disadvantage of being an amputee, the loss of his leg having resulted from diabetes. All these people became my friends as they faced many challenges with bravery and – as it turned out – with LOVE. Today’s Guest Contributor, Erika Langley, contacted me recently and sent me a copy of her article, featuring Rindgo. You can read it below; but, first, let’s learn about Erika. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 11/28 – 12/4 2021

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Welcome, Writers and Wannabe Writers in #vss365 #prompts Word  Challenges in Poetry or Prose! #vss365 challenges take many twists and turns. It Can Happen To / For You! You never know who Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 11/14 – 11/20 2021

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You’ll see a thought for the week and an idea for you to explore that might help to expand your followers and customers. (No, it’s not an MLM, and it doesn’t involve giving sales pitches by you or me, so don’t get nervous!) Next, I’ll explain what #vss365 is about for the new people, and share my responses. After that, I’ll suggest some more concepts for you to investigate or contemplate.
One of those is an opportunity for you to be a Guest Contributor (and more goodies) Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 10/17 – 10/23 2021

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“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” ~ Zig Ziglar Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt Sep 18 – 25, 2021

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I’m having a blast participating in the #vss365 #prompt challenges on  Twitter. It’s for everyone – from people who’ve never written poems or prose before all the way to real Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt Week of Sep 12-18, 2021

You can participate in the #vss365 #prompt challenges, too! I tell you all about it when you Click Here. Some are poems, some are in Haiku style, and some are prose. You should check out ALL the writers’ work, as well. It is fascinating! Continue Reading →

PowerPoint Poetry for Publication as Videos

many people enjoy watching videos more than reading. That is especially true during pandemic times and in the technology era when eyes become bleary and heads become achy from too much “screen time.” Plus, PowerPoints can be converted easily to videos, so why not take the chance? Continue Reading →

Ice Breakers for Training or Conferences

There are several books “out there” about training ice breakers, but I did not like the suggestions I found. Most were too corny, too crass, or would use more time Continue Reading →

Infographics 4 Zoom ~ Updating Collections

Greet and Instruct Your Participants Using Online Meeting Infographics Bored in the Waiting Room? Wish people would mute themselves, so we don’t hear the dogs barking? Trying to remember what to Continue Reading →

Pixabay Free and Royalty-Free Photos + Videos

Pixabay Offers Stunning Free Images & Royalty-Free Stock Where am I getting all the wonderful pictures for Nancy’s Novelty Infographics? Since I am a “stickler” for abiding by copyright law, Continue Reading →

To #Tweet or #NotToTweet -That is the #Hashtags Question

Hashtags for Personal vs. Business Twitter Accounts – Even an Adult Can Do It! Newbies – don’t worry – I’ll define terms, like “hashtags,” “trending,” etc. in a hot minute. Continue Reading →

Write by the Rails – Invitations to Participate: Poems | Short Snippets

Write by the Rails campaign uses poems, quotes, and short (Tweet-size) writings to promote the work of writers in Prince William County, Virginia. Here are some examples in case you want to participate. Continue Reading →

Training Series ~ #1 How to Construct New Classes and Training Programs

First in a series about basic training guidelines. Whether you hire me to develop materials and/or train, or you want to do it yourself, these guidelines should help you formulate your offerings. Continue Reading →

Trying Prezi Vs. PowerPoint

What does Prezi have to do to with Lyme Disease? Answer: Nothing. It’s just that I contracted Lyme Disease this summer. Since I use holistic healing products and techniques, several Continue Reading →

Abundance and Right Work Class Coming Up in April

Do you feel lost? Can’t figure out what you want to be IF you grow up? Are you looking for some divine inspiration to help you figure out how to make money while doing something you love that benefits others? This class is for you! Continue Reading →