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, 2017

By 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, 2017

By 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, 2017

By 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, 2017

By 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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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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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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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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Wordless News

  November 3, 2016

By 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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Wordless News

  October 27, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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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