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FROM MISCELLANEOUS TO MISS AMERICA
This humorous story of a small town girl who makes good is a consistent audience favorite. Shirley was a quiet, introverted young girl who suddenly awakened to the fact that she could BE SOMEBODY!! This prevalent philosophy of life that is so popular in today's society sounds so right, but does not always equate happiness and success. Shirley takes her own life journey of being a wife, mother, and professional woman and skids to a jolting realization! What makes most of us happy is the ability to make a lasting impression on generations to come. This presentation is always well received by old and young and is especially appropriate as a luncheon keynote or a spouse event.

JOY IS MORE THAN SKIN DEEP
In a rushed world that demands the very best of us ALL THE TIME, a focus on the important priorities in life can sometimes become blurred. From a perspective of humor and numerous examples, Shirley offers ten ways that we can quickly lose the joy in our lives and be miserable. But with a deliberate effort of concentrating on blessings rather than disillusionment, we come to understand that joyfulness is a choice. The really happy person is the one who can enjoy the scenery even when one has to take a detour.

I REACHED FOR A STAR AND CAUGHT A LIGHTENING BUG INSTEAD!
Trying to put life in proper perspective is not always a pleasant or easy task. But it is a necessary investment. While the world screams for us to reach for the stars and be fulfilled by applause and accolades, how we really benefit is by examining where our real treasures lay. Using the pomp and circumstance of Miss America, Shirley can relate many instances where the world entices her to make millions and be somebody, while her spirit urges her to follow her heart. This presentation uses many humorous examples, and is excellent for examining the struggle between going along with the crowd and doing what is right for us. It is a convicting look at prioritizing our lives.

PERSONALITY PRISMS
This presentation will give the listener a clear understanding of the four basic personality styles of people. Shirley will communicate why one personality is focused on control, another on recognition, the other on accuracy, and still another on stability. This oration allows one to spot strengths and weaknesses of each nature, while learning to curb the flaws and encouraging the positives of each personality. The listener will develop an ability to discern the dominant natures of one's self and develop a greater sensitivity to others. An important tool in interactive relationships will be cultivated.

BIG SMILES! BIG IDEAS! BLANK CHECKS!
Putting our lives in proper perspective is not always a pleasant or easy task. But it is a necessary investment of time if we want to enjoy life as it was intended for us to. While the world screams for us to reach for the stars and be fulfilled by applause and accolades, what we really need to examine is where our treasures really lay. Using the pomp and circumstance of Miss America, Shirley can relate how busy people in our busy world struggle to grab all the brass rings! Describing the successful person will include some very interesting, challenging, humorous, and flexible twists from a personal perspective.