Have you ever had a time in your life where you were offended by something someone implied because of the words they used? I’d also be willing to bet that there was a time when you had occasion to go back and discuss the issue with that person and found that they hadn’t meant it the way it sounded. How did you feel about having been upset with them for no reason? Did you wish you had asked for clarification and avoided months or even years of ill-will? I’ll bet you did and I’ll bet others have felt the same way about something you once said or posted. Toxic language accuses, blames and convicts. How can you detoxify your communication? *...
How to Contact Someone By JoJo Tabares This issue came up the other day and I thought it would make a good post. I have written on this before, but it wasn’t the focus of the article and I can’t seem to find it amongst the many I’ve written (that have yet to be posted on the AOE website) anyway. Lol If you have ever had a situation come up in which you wanted to contact someone to address an issue, find out more information or thank them for all their hard work on something, you may have run into trouble obtaining an email address. It is surprisingly easy in the Information Age and here are a few suggestions: 1....
I'm going to be sharing on the Art of Eloquence Facebook fan page this Birthday Bash half hour. Here is what Art of Eloquence is offering as a prize for this half hour’s contest: Art of Eloquence is giving away YOUR choice of any Art of Eloquence eBook to FIVE winners! FIVE WINNERS will be able to choose ANY communication study from ANY age or subject category! Choose from PreK, Elmentary, Jr/Sr High, or Adults! OR... Choose from our Homeschool Curricula, Leadership, Business, Social Skills, Faith or Speech and Debate! To win this prize, you will need to subscribe to our newsletter. We’ll be picking five winners from among all the newsletter subscribers and contacting you via email should you...
Marissa Godsden from Eden’s Touch Bread will be sharing on the Art of Eloquence Facebook fan page this Birthday Bash half hour. Here is what she is offering as a prize for this half hour’s contest: Walnut Espresso Bread Mix You will receive all the dry ingredients to make your very own homemade bread. Just add water and butter. This pinch of espresso loaf can accompany a cup of joe or a t-bone steak. You decide. This bread mix makes one 2LB loaf. Nuts and peanuts products are used in the baking area. (This includes prep area and all surfaces, all baking equipment, ovens, and refrigerators, as well as freezers) To win this prize, you will need to post a...
Sue Pruett from Ancient Paths Christian Bookstore will be sharing on the Art of Eloquence Facebook fan page this Birthday Bash half hour. Here is what she is offering as a prize for this half hour’s contest: In this set of 5 audios, you will hear everything from an overview of the method, to the nitty gritty how-to’s for subjects you want to cover. Sit with Sue as she lays out all the parts of a Charlotte Mason style education, and tells you how you can achieve a rich, powerful, exciting, and less stressful home and school for you and your children. These sessions were recorded in front of a live audience and include some question and answer times as well....
