Why People Love You & You Should Love Yourself
February 3, 2017
By Brian Maynor Competition is part of our nature, and along with that comes the constant comparisons to those around us. While this can, in moderation be motivation and…
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Why People Love You & You Should Love Yourself
February 3, 2017
By Brian Maynor Competition is part of our nature, and along with that comes the constant comparisons to those around us. While this can, in moderation be motivation and…
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Finding Your Signature Style
January 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor We’ve all be there: standing in the closet practically paralyzed with indecision. We need to get dressed, but nothing we see sparks excitement, inspiration or desire. …
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Finding Your Signature Style
January 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor We’ve all be there: standing in the closet practically paralyzed with indecision. We need to get dressed, but nothing we see sparks excitement, inspiration or desire. …
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Shrimp, Collards, & Grits
January 20, 2017
By Tom Poland As Southern As It Gets Back in August, Patricia Branning emailed me. She and a woman who represents authors had been talking and my name…
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Shrimp, Collards, & Grits
January 20, 2017
By Tom Poland As Southern As It Gets Back in August, Patricia Branning emailed me. She and a woman who represents authors had been talking and my name…
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Wordless News
January 20, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Obama: ‘One of the Most Photogenic People Ever’ Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News…
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Wordless News
January 20, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Obama: ‘One of the Most Photogenic People Ever’ Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News…
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Tips To An Easier Life
January 17, 2017
By Brian Maynor Wouldn’t it be great if life were just a little bit easier? I think so, and I’m sure you do too. Luckily there are quick and…
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Wordless News
January 13, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Scientists Have Twisted Molecules Into The Tightest Knot Ever Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Wordless News
January 13, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Scientists Have Twisted Molecules Into The Tightest Knot Ever Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Following Your Truth Will Only Get You So Far
January 12, 2017
By Brian Maynor Reading through blogs this week it was surprising to see how many posts referenced the connection between authenticity and success, both personally and professionally, but the…
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Following Your Truth Will Only Get You So Far
January 12, 2017
By Brian Maynor Reading through blogs this week it was surprising to see how many posts referenced the connection between authenticity and success, both personally and professionally, but the…
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Why You Should Hold Off On Making Your Resolutions Until February
January 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor You can’t count down the ball dropping at midnight without thinking about some new year resolutions, but some people are bucking the system and reserving the…
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Why You Should Hold Off On Making Your Resolutions Until February
January 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor You can’t count down the ball dropping at midnight without thinking about some new year resolutions, but some people are bucking the system and reserving the…
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So, You Want To Write A Book
December 20, 2016
By Tom Poland “What do you do?” It’s a question we ask. The answer reveals a bit of personal geography. It’s a question we get too. When I tell…
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So, You Want To Write A Book
December 20, 2016
By Tom Poland “What do you do?” It’s a question we ask. The answer reveals a bit of personal geography. It’s a question we get too. When I tell…
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Winter Weather Essentials
December 15, 2016
By Brian Maynor Winter weather may differ across the country, but even without the single-digit temps and snowstorms, we have our fair share of cold, wet weather. Since it…
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Winter Weather Essentials
December 15, 2016
By Brian Maynor Winter weather may differ across the country, but even without the single-digit temps and snowstorms, we have our fair share of cold, wet weather. Since it…
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Wordless News
December 9, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: 500-year-old clams unlock history of oceans Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Wordless News
December 9, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: 500-year-old clams unlock history of oceans Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Finding Your Real(istic) Holiday Style
December 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The holidays are a special time of year that has a way of bringing out a general sense of lavishness, which is fine, but is that…
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Finding Your Real(istic) Holiday Style
December 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The holidays are a special time of year that has a way of bringing out a general sense of lavishness, which is fine, but is that…
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Wordless News
December 2, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Extent of Tennessee fire damage comes into grim focus Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Wordless News
December 2, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Extent of Tennessee fire damage comes into grim focus Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Sentimental Journey Down U.S. 221
December 2, 2016
By Tom Poland Football, Family, & Fighter Jets We were on our way to explore Georgia’s Carolina bays down near the Florida state line. Valdosta, Georgia, to be precise.…
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Sentimental Journey Down U.S. 221
December 2, 2016
By Tom Poland Football, Family, & Fighter Jets We were on our way to explore Georgia’s Carolina bays down near the Florida state line. Valdosta, Georgia, to be precise.…
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Tips To Be A Better Gift Giver
December 2, 2016
By Brian Maynor Gift Giving Is A Holiday Tradition, And To Some Degree Obligation, That Causes A Lot Of Stress And Anxiety. What Do You Get A Colleague You…
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Tips To Be A Better Gift Giver
December 2, 2016
By Brian Maynor Gift Giving Is A Holiday Tradition, And To Some Degree Obligation, That Causes A Lot Of Stress And Anxiety. What Do You Get A Colleague You…
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Wordless News
November 18, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Before His Name Was Known At All, Seuss Put Creatures On The Wall Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Wordless News
November 18, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Before His Name Was Known At All, Seuss Put Creatures On The Wall Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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3 Go-To Fall & Winter Combos
November 17, 2016
By Brian Maynor Now that weather seems to have turned, it’s time to start pulling out more of our warmer, comfort pieces. The trick to maintaining your signature style…
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THINK before you eat during the holidays: Dried Fruit Compote with Yogurt
November 17, 2016By Kay MacInnis With the holidays upon us, I thought I might provide some suggestions for making it through the season of excess while staying healthy: Choose wisely –…
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Coyote
November 17, 2016
By Tom Poland Your New Neighbor From the West First sighting, a hazy afternoon near the Georgia-South Carolina border. Driving east on Highway 221 toward Clarks Hill Dam,…
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Coyote
November 17, 2016
By Tom Poland Your New Neighbor From the West First sighting, a hazy afternoon near the Georgia-South Carolina border. Driving east on Highway 221 toward Clarks Hill Dam,…
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Amazon announces the Best Books of 2016
November 17, 2016
Amazon.com announced its selections for the Best Books of 2016, naming Colson Whitehead’s novel The Underground Railroad the Best Book of the Year. The annual list features the Top 100…
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Amazon announces the Best Books of 2016
November 17, 2016
Amazon.com announced its selections for the Best Books of 2016, naming Colson Whitehead’s novel The Underground Railroad the Best Book of the Year. The annual list features the Top 100…
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Why We Should Focus On Unlearning To Learn Something New
November 12, 2016
By Brian Maynor Learning something new is how we make progress in any area of life, but that is only the first step. It’s relatively easy to learn something…
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Why We Should Focus On Unlearning To Learn Something New
November 12, 2016
By Brian Maynor Learning something new is how we make progress in any area of life, but that is only the first step. It’s relatively easy to learn something…
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Wordless News
November 3, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Believe it! Chicago Cubs end the curse, win 2016 World Series Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Big Sky Bill
November 3, 2016
By Tom Poland An Unsung Historian Makes A Difference If “Big Sky Bill” leads you to believe Bill Fitzpatrick hails from Montana, you’re wrong. Bill was born in Poughkeepsie, New…
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Throw Caution To The Wind When You Style Your 6 Essential Fall Pieces
November 3, 2016
By Brian Maynor For years the rules of fashion were dictated to us, but now we are seeing an end to that system of edicts and mandates. Thanks to…
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Wordless News
October 27, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Poll: Cost Of Child Care Causes Financial Stress For Many Families Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer…
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The Working Years
October 27, 2016
By Tom Poland Every Job You’ve Had, What Did It Teach You? A Friday evening. In a restaurant where soft music and hard drinks make good neighbors, the regular crowd…
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6 Essential Casual Pieces You Need This Fall
October 27, 2016
By Brian Maynor As we move deeper into fall, the cooler mornings and evenings are hopefully going to extend longer into the days so it’s time to start…
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Making Something Out Of Nothing
October 21, 2016
By Tom Poland About a thousand years ago I ran across the word “alchemy.” The word fascinated me because it hinted that medieval magicians could turn ordinary metals into gold.…
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Making Something Out Of Nothing
October 21, 2016
By Tom Poland About a thousand years ago I ran across the word “alchemy.” The word fascinated me because it hinted that medieval magicians could turn ordinary metals into gold.…
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The Rules of Email Introductions
October 21, 2016
By Brian Maynor Networking is all about making connections, and a key component in a connection is the introduction. In today’s constant-contact world email is often the quickest, easiest…
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The Rules of Email Introductions
October 21, 2016
By Brian Maynor Networking is all about making connections, and a key component in a connection is the introduction. In today’s constant-contact world email is often the quickest, easiest…
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Wordless News
October 14, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize, Redefining Boundaries of Literature Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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