I joined the Brentwood Evening Toastmasters Club in May 2024. Toastmasters is an organization that teaches people how to overcome their fear of public speakers, craft a speech and listen with intent. I became a member of Toastmasters to boost my confidence and enhance my communication skills. For the initial speech, each participant is required to present an Icebreaker to introduce themselves to the club. This was my Icebreaker: "After I graduated high school, I thought I was

One of the best parts of your Pigeon Forge vacation will be eating delicious food with your travel group. If you're trying to decide where to go, let us tell you about some of  our favorite spots! Here is a list of 4 family-style restaurants in Pigeon Forge you need to visit: Mama's Farmhouse Restaurant You can get a great family-style meal at Mama's Farmhouse Restaurant . The delicious dishes were created by the Johnson family great-grandmother (Also known as Mama) Her fami

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