As a public speaker I joined Toastmasters to gain confidence where a whole new world slowly blazed 2 bright, right here, in front of me: new friends, more education on personal/work advocacy, through an ordinary/special Pathways to Knowing. I had little clues that acute listening skills are treasured presents learned along the various topics towards effectively communicating with anyone, and for creating Ideas worth Sharing. In our cities where Freedom of Speech is being erod