Today, I’ll be one of several people making speeches about my wonderful cardiologist, Dr. Deeb Salem, who is having a building named after him.
I haven’t made too many speeches in my life, but I have a lot to say about Dr. Salem, who has been my cardiologist for over forty years. It’s been difficult for me to keep to the five-minute time limit for all the speeches today. If I just read all the blog posts I’ve written here about Dr. Salem (including this, this, and this) that might take up the time of the whole ceremony!
I get nervous about making speeches but I’ll try not to let that show. Also, I’ll probably be rewriting that speech until the moment I have to give it.
Because the speeches aren’t being formally recorded, I’ll try to get somebody to capture my speech today so I can share it with you tomorrow.
Let’s see if there is any material for speeches in the rest of today’s post.
If I were giving the Daily Bitch’s short speech today, I would probably change “Sometimes I wish I was a dog” to “Sometimes I wish I were a dog,” but I’m not going to give a speech about using the subjunctive.
Here’s what I find when I search for “speeches” on YouTube:
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In speeches and blog posts, I like to end with gratitude, so thanks to all who help me live my best life, including Dr. Salem and YOU.
They have chosen a passionate and well-spoken speaker in you!
Your support prepared me well for my speech, my friend!
Ann, your relationship with Dr. Salem presents the perfect five minutes for you to speak from your heart. You are going to leave the podium proudly, my friend.
Right again, Mark. 💕
I hope the ceremony and speech go really well. I’m glad you have the opportunity to help honor this wonderful physician.
It went well, Debbie, and thank you!
It’s 12:20 your time. I don’t know whether to congratulate you on a very succinct and successful five minutes or to wish you well. Either way, you’ve got this! 🙂
The speech was at 2:45 and your wishes really helped!
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Thanks for sharing this heartwarming post about Dr. Salem. It’s always inspiring to hear about professionals who have made a positive impact on people’s lives for so many years. I’m curious, how did you first come across Dr. Salem and what qualities do you think make him stand out as a great cardiologist?
A Walsh
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Thanks for the comment. I actually answered both of those questions in my speech!