Down By The Catawba River
August 18, 2017
By Tom Poland Driving north on US 21 toward a “very small town,” I watch the land change. Hills rise into view. Large rocks protrude from the ground. Boulders.…
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Down By The Catawba River
August 18, 2017
By Tom Poland Driving north on US 21 toward a “very small town,” I watch the land change. Hills rise into view. Large rocks protrude from the ground. Boulders.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: life, the-arts
We are all a little narcissistic
August 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about a narcissist, our first thought might be someone who is self-absorbed, loving themselves above all others and expecting everyone else to…
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We are all a little narcissistic
August 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about a narcissist, our first thought might be someone who is self-absorbed, loving themselves above all others and expecting everyone else to…
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Searching For Promised Land
July 27, 2017
By Tom Poland I saw it on a map and decided to see it in person. Promised Land. I was about to head out on an expedition of sorts.…
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Searching For Promised Land
July 27, 2017
By Tom Poland I saw it on a map and decided to see it in person. Promised Land. I was about to head out on an expedition of sorts.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: life, the-arts
Wordless News
July 27, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: 3, 2, 1 … Bake Off! The Mission To Make Bread In Space Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Wordless News
July 27, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: 3, 2, 1 … Bake Off! The Mission To Make Bread In Space Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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5 things to do when reliance turns into addiction
July 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor It may be okay, and even necessary, to rely on our phones and tablets for outsourced memory, but what happens when that reliance becomes an addiction? …
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5 things to do when reliance turns into addiction
July 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor It may be okay, and even necessary, to rely on our phones and tablets for outsourced memory, but what happens when that reliance becomes an addiction? …
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Wordless News
July 21, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: A 9-Year-Old Tripped, Fell and Discovered a Million-Year-Old Fossil Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Wordless News
July 21, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: A 9-Year-Old Tripped, Fell and Discovered a Million-Year-Old Fossil Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Backroads And A Sunny Georgia Beach
July 21, 2017
By Tom Poland I like to combine work and play. Last week my family and I vacationed at Tybee Island. As I made my way to the island, I…
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Backroads And A Sunny Georgia Beach
July 21, 2017
By Tom Poland I like to combine work and play. Last week my family and I vacationed at Tybee Island. As I made my way to the island, I…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: life, the-arts
The perfect decluttering formula
July 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor Regret. That is one of the top reasons people cling so tightly to their things, resulting in the accumulation of a lot of clutter. The average…
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The perfect decluttering formula
July 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor Regret. That is one of the top reasons people cling so tightly to their things, resulting in the accumulation of a lot of clutter. The average…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, life
Wordless News
July 14, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Italy’s Coffee Culture Brims With Rituals And Mysterious Rules Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Wordless News
July 14, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Italy’s Coffee Culture Brims With Rituals And Mysterious Rules Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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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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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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: life, the-arts
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,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: life, the-arts
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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