From Butter Churns to Bats
July 13, 2017
By Tom Poland She kept the old churn in the kitchen. I see it vividly, even now. I watched my Grandmother Poland churn butter, a memory that sure seems…
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How to handle the pressure of being a superstar
July 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about all of the struggles at work, being a superstar rarely comes to mind. Yet, for a lot of over-achievers and standout…
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How to handle the pressure of being a superstar
July 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about all of the struggles at work, being a superstar rarely comes to mind. Yet, for a lot of over-achievers and standout…
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Bona Fide BBQ
June 26, 2017
By Tom Poland Writer’s Note: This feature originally appears in SC Farmer. See the full feature online. A bona fide barbecue joint should be way out in the…
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Bona Fide BBQ
June 26, 2017
By Tom Poland Writer’s Note: This feature originally appears in SC Farmer. See the full feature online. A bona fide barbecue joint should be way out in the…
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Steps to simplifying life
June 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor If you have ever stopped long enough to realize exactly how busy you are, then you’ve also asked yourself how it got that way. With…
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Steps to simplifying life
June 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor If you have ever stopped long enough to realize exactly how busy you are, then you’ve also asked yourself how it got that way. With…
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Wordless News
June 26, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: ‘Harry Potter’ turns 20 Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Wordless News
June 26, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: ‘Harry Potter’ turns 20 Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…
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Wordless News
June 19, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Amid Growing Threats, Donkey Rescuers Protect The Misunderstood Beasts Of Burden Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Wordless News
June 19, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Amid Growing Threats, Donkey Rescuers Protect The Misunderstood Beasts Of Burden Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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The Old Hand Pump
June 19, 2017
By Tom Poland “The pump don’t work ’cause the vandals took the handles,” wrote Bob Dylan as he closed out “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” Vandals have yet to get…
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The Old Hand Pump
June 19, 2017
By Tom Poland “The pump don’t work ’cause the vandals took the handles,” wrote Bob Dylan as he closed out “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” Vandals have yet to get…
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Is it more persuasive to look smart or sound smart?
June 19, 2017
By Brian Maynor Be sure to look the part. Dress to impress. You’re smarter than you look. Conventional wisdom, training and coaching has always placed appearance at the forefront…
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Is it more persuasive to look smart or sound smart?
June 19, 2017
By Brian Maynor Be sure to look the part. Dress to impress. You’re smarter than you look. Conventional wisdom, training and coaching has always placed appearance at the forefront…
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Long Gone Sawdust Piles
June 11, 2017
By Tom Poland I drive through the country a lot and I never see sawdust piles anymore, yet another bit of the past that’s slipped away. Sawdust piles…
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Wordless News
June 11, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Penguins Beat Predators 2-0 For Second Consecutive Stanley Cup Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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When did self-worth and self-esteem start being determined by others?
June 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor The answer is simple, since childhood. We are all taught that approval is conditional. As children we get admiration, reward and acceptance when we follow…
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Wordless News
June 2, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: National Doughnut Day: Free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’ Donuts Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer…
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Wordless News
June 2, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: National Doughnut Day: Free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’ Donuts Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer…
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Picking Blackberries
June 2, 2017
By Tom Poland That Itchy, Joyous Childhood Tradition I’ve updated this column that proved to be a favorite. Its origin goes back a few years to a remote place…
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Picking Blackberries
June 2, 2017
By Tom Poland That Itchy, Joyous Childhood Tradition I’ve updated this column that proved to be a favorite. Its origin goes back a few years to a remote place…
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The 5 stages of change
June 2, 2017
By Brian Maynor Change is hard, but knowing the five stages can make it a little easier. When we embark on change, whether it’s personal or professional, we…
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The 5 stages of change
June 2, 2017
By Brian Maynor Change is hard, but knowing the five stages can make it a little easier. When we embark on change, whether it’s personal or professional, we…
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Wordless News
May 26, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: 40 Years After ‘Star Wars’ Error, Newspaper Apologizes To Wookiee Community Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Wordless News
May 26, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: 40 Years After ‘Star Wars’ Error, Newspaper Apologizes To Wookiee Community Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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That Red Door Mystique
May 26, 2017
By Tom Poland Driving down SC Highway 23 on a rainy Monday, all seemed washed out. Gray. A sullen sky. No splashes of color in the peach orchards even,…
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That Red Door Mystique
May 26, 2017
By Tom Poland Driving down SC Highway 23 on a rainy Monday, all seemed washed out. Gray. A sullen sky. No splashes of color in the peach orchards even,…
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How to motivate yourself
May 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor I live to help people. In fact, I take great pleasure in guiding and encouraging people to live the life they want, but to say…
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How to motivate yourself
May 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor I live to help people. In fact, I take great pleasure in guiding and encouraging people to live the life they want, but to say…
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Wordless News
May 18, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: A Mother Finds Joy In Helping A Child Navigate Their Shared Traits Wordless News is a project by…
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Constantly Feeling Drained? Blame Technology
May 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor Constantly tired. Easily catching colds that seem to take forever to get over. Back and body aches. Headaches or migraines. These are all signs of…
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Wordless News
May 11, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: F.B.I. Director James Comey Is Fired by Trump Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Wordless News
May 11, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: F.B.I. Director James Comey Is Fired by Trump Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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The Soft Skills You Need for More Happiness and Success
May 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor Over the past week, I’ve read several articles about soft skills and the importance they play in our lives, yet they are hardly ever taught…
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The Soft Skills You Need for More Happiness and Success
May 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor Over the past week, I’ve read several articles about soft skills and the importance they play in our lives, yet they are hardly ever taught…
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Wordless News
May 5, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Child’s Play Is Good for All of Us Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Wordless News
May 5, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Child’s Play Is Good for All of Us Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Happiness Is A Habit
May 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor Believe it or not, happiness does not come naturally to everyone. I count myself as one of these people. Not that we don’t feel happiness or…
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Happiness Is A Habit
May 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor Believe it or not, happiness does not come naturally to everyone. I count myself as one of these people. Not that we don’t feel happiness or…
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Wordless News
April 28, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: As Rains Ease in the West, Cactuses Shine Brighter Than Ever Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Wordless News
April 28, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: As Rains Ease in the West, Cactuses Shine Brighter Than Ever Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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The Key To Trusting Our Gut
April 28, 2017
By Brian Maynor It’s easy to say ‘trust your gut’, but how do we know it’s pointing us in the right direction? Making decisions is part of life. We…
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The Key To Trusting Our Gut
April 28, 2017
By Brian Maynor It’s easy to say ‘trust your gut’, but how do we know it’s pointing us in the right direction? Making decisions is part of life. We…
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Wordless News
April 21, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: In The Wake Of Prince’s Death Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News…
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Wordless News
April 21, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: In The Wake Of Prince’s Death Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News…
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‘Tis The Season For Spring Cleaning
April 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor One of the things I love about spring is the motivation everyone has to clean out, dust off and spruce up their lives. Whether it’s…
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‘Tis The Season For Spring Cleaning
April 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor One of the things I love about spring is the motivation everyone has to clean out, dust off and spruce up their lives. Whether it’s…
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Wordless News
April 6, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Panera Bread being sold to Krispy Kreme owner Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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What To Do If You Haven’t Found Your Passion
April 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor I love motivating people to live their dreams, but some people struggle with discovering their passion and defining their dreams. It is more common with people…
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