Well, it’s day one of the Tunxis Community College Writers’ Conference, and I’m getting ready to leave the house in an hour. Last night I went down into the bowels of the house to find a dress. Now I’ve got to dig in my closet for high-heeled shoes. Luckily, I found a bra that was still in good shape without the elastic drying out after twenty-five years. They don’t make things the way they used to.
I’m terrified because I have to do a small presentation tonight on weblogs. Like I know what I’m talking about. Thankfully a few weeks ago I ran up an outline that looked pretty professional; if I could only remember what it all means. I’m not a public speaker, and a communications course didn’t really help. The only thing that saves me is age that grants a bit of false bravado in its "don’t give a damn" attitude. That, and the fact that Del will be with me and I will heavily depend upon him to "show, not tell."
Someone mentioned the old advice of picturing the audience nude. Don’t think so–there’s too many males in their twenties in the audience, and God only knows what I’m likely to do up there.
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Good luck, Susan. I know you will do fine. Your professionalism shines through on your blog and all that you do. I’m so proud of you for getting involved and helping to organize and to speak at this conference. I’d rather be listening to you than recovering from all the “oscopies” today. Have fun!
You did fine up there. You should have designated a slave to do the pointing and clicking, though…
Jason
Uh-oh, did I not look smooth and coordinated? If so, that’s the real me! And thanks for coming and your nice words.
Oh, Susan! I am now in your shoes! I have said I’d give a talk at this writers conference this year FOR ONE HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES, and now I can’t imagine what I’ll talk about for such a long time. They want “the challenges of my writing career.” The only challenge I can think of right now is that I’m a writer, not a public speaker, and why do I say yes to speeches? Please, please, if you get this email, please write and tell me what it was like. Thank you, thank you!
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