Communication FUNdamentals

Jul. 27, 2006

The Communication You Didn't Know You Sent!

Art of Eloquence will celebrate its 4th year in business in November.  In that time I have written many, many articles that have been published in various magazines, eZines, newsletters, and websites.  It is always fun to see your words in print (or an electronic version).  I have been blessed to have had my articles published in places like The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and Dr. Laura.com.  One of the truly exciting things about being an author or business owner is when you find your words or your website in places you didn't expect!  Two such incidents happened this week: A few days ago, I was contacted by a woman writing her Master's Thesis on homeschooling. She wanted to interview me because she had seen something I wrote that appeared on someone's website.  It was actually not even an article I wrote, but a post I had written on a Yahoo group that was in reply to the deschooling process.  I am often asked if someone can use my posts on their sites, but I don't usually have time to follow up to see how they are posted.  The owner of the site not only gave me credit for the post, but linked my website!  Thank you!  It apparently inspired this woman so much that she wants to interview me to get more information to include in her thesis.  I am so tickled that I could help her!  Although having been asked so many times if someone could publish my email replies on their website has made me a little more careful about writing anything--even to a small Yahoo group!  This morning I decided to look at my webstats to find out how my most recent visitors were finding me.  First I have to thank several of you fellow bloggers and HSB for posting Art of Eloquence links on your blogs!  I appreciate you!! One of the top referring websites I noticed was HSLDA.  Scratching my head a little I investigated further to find that HSLDA had posted a link to Art of Eloquence as one of their recommended quality curricula!  Here is the link to their High School Curricula Page: http://www.hslda.org/highschool/curriculum.asp  Art of Eloquence is listed toward the bottom of the page under Public Speaking.  A big thank you to whoever had referred us to them!!  This got me thinking about how I really should finish updating my site!  I had wanted to change a few things and add some more information and fun!  This got me thinking about how important it is to Say What You Mean, if you'll pardon the plug!  LOL  Sometimes we say or write things without intending them to be overheard or read by anyone other than those to whom we had directed it.  We need to keep in mind that whatever we say may be overheard by others.  Whatever we write may be forwarded or posted elsewhere.  Something to think about... From JoJo's Purple Crayon...            Don't let your child graduate without the Art of Eloquence. Christian Speech Communication FUNdamentals. Because talk is cheap, but effective communication skills are priceless! Hey, have you entered our contests yet?  ~*~ONLY 4 More Days to Enter!!~*~ July Create-A-Word Contest Entries The more who enter, the more prizes we will give away! Purple Crayon Award Nominations Nominations being taken for August!

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