I just got back from two seminars in Albuquerque where I went through training to become a better speaker. For a guy who is much more comfortable behind the keyboard, this was a huge stretch for me. But after receiving some great instruction, and giving five presentations, I feel considerably better about communicating verbally.
We didn't have a lot of downtime, but I did take some time to admire the beautiful surroundings. Check out this view from my hotel room balcony:
