Introducing Keynote Speaker T. Marni Vos

Gratitude or Obligation?

Gratitude or Obligation?

“We hope that, when the insects take over the world, they will remember, with gratitude, how we took them along on all our picnics.” —Bill Vaughn Initially, I went to Webster, it’s where I typically start, it’s a ritual. “Gratitude: N. gratitude, thankfulness, gratefulness, feeling of obligation.” “Feeling of obligation” is where Webster and I parted ways. …

Laughter’s Echo

By way of introduction: Only 15% of what we laugh about has to do with jokes. Now don’t get me wrong, jokes have served me well, and I hope I have served well with jokes. I am an award winning humorist and Keynote speaker by trade. Laughter is my purpose, but it is first, my …

Forgiveness

If I die, I forgive you; if I live, we’ll see.” —Spanish proverb If you want, if you are serious about being on the lighter side of your days, forgiveness is not an option. I know —don’t you hate that? But it’s true. Everyday situations arise with family, friends, in your work environment and with total …