Agnes Of Glasgow

  November 2, 2017

By Tom Poland   A Ghost Story With Halloween memories fresh on our mind, now’s as good time as any for a ghost story. As haunted tales go, the tale…

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The link between leisure and productivity

  November 2, 2017

By Brian Maynor   It’s hard to believe that just fifteen years ago we left our work at the office. As technology has developed over that time, the boundaries surrounding…

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Wordless News

  October 20, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Tom Hanks Is Obsessed With Typewriters (So He Wrote A Book About Them)         Wordless News is a project by illustrator…

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Of Meri’s and Memories

  October 20, 2017

By Reba Hull Campbell   Who remembers this billboard that stood near Richland Mall more than 40 years ago? Richland Mall was a real treasure for those of us growing…

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Girls Like Jenny

  October 20, 2017

By Tammy Moshier   Until I did my student teaching, I didn’t know girls like Jenny Latham* existed.  She bragged about her nickname – Jenny “Lay-Them-Out” Latham, and told me…

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See Rock City

  October 20, 2017

By Tom Poland   In Mom’s back yard stands a red and black birdhouse on a white pole. Its roof holds iconic words. “See Rock City.” If it had not…

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Grieving the Loss of a Pet

  October 19, 2017

By Mike and Debra DuBose   Losing a pet is a devastating event that can cause major emotional pain. All animal owners will go through the process of grieving their…

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Grieving the Loss of a Pet

  October 19, 2017

By Mike and Debra DuBose   Losing a pet is a devastating event that can cause major emotional pain. All animal owners will go through the process of grieving their…

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How to pay off our sleep debt

  October 18, 2017

By Brian Maynor   We all have morning routines, and they usually start with an alarm clock shocking us awake before the sun rises. Sadly, this is one of the…

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How to pay off our sleep debt

  October 18, 2017

By Brian Maynor   We all have morning routines, and they usually start with an alarm clock shocking us awake before the sun rises. Sadly, this is one of the…

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The 3 ‘P’s that prevent us from personal development

  October 6, 2017

By Brian Maynor   Personal development is a journey that is filled with stepping stones, some positive and some challenging, but it’s how we deal with them that result in…

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The 3 ‘P’s that prevent us from personal development

  October 6, 2017

By Brian Maynor   Personal development is a journey that is filled with stepping stones, some positive and some challenging, but it’s how we deal with them that result in…

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Wordless News

  October 6, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Tom Petty, a Mainstay of Rock With the Heartbreakers, Dies at 66         Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…

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Wordless News

  October 6, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Tom Petty, a Mainstay of Rock With the Heartbreakers, Dies at 66         Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…

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A Yellow Bus Full Of Kids

  October 6, 2017

By Tom Poland   I look on school buses with fond memories. Rode one most of my public school days. Many a day I stood out in the cold shivering,…

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A Yellow Bus Full Of Kids

  October 6, 2017

By Tom Poland   I look on school buses with fond memories. Rode one most of my public school days. Many a day I stood out in the cold shivering,…

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Hunting For Arrowheads

  September 29, 2017

By Tom Poland   Growing up with no brothers and no neighbor kids, most days I didn’t have anyone to toss a baseball to me. No problem. I threw it…

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Wordless News

  September 29, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Who’s Eating Jellyfish? Penguins, That’s Who         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…

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Wordless News

  September 29, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Who’s Eating Jellyfish? Penguins, That’s Who         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a…

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How to be more charming

  September 27, 2017

By Brian Maynor   Charm and charisma are seen as positive traits, especially when it comes to leaders, because it inspires commitment, trust and value from others, but few people…

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How to be more charming

  September 27, 2017

By Brian Maynor   Charm and charisma are seen as positive traits, especially when it comes to leaders, because it inspires commitment, trust and value from others, but few people…

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Wordless News

  September 21, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Border Patrol Arrests Parents While Infant Awaits Serious Operation         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…

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A Sunday Drive

  September 21, 2017

By Tom Poland   Into the past Used to be customary for folks to take Sunday drives. I don’t think people today tend to do that as much as the…

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Real men can eat healthy: Herb-Rubbed Tenderloin

  September 21, 2017

By Kay MacInnis   I recently went to a health fair to push my nutrition agenda. I took my portion plate with me and tried to spread enlightenment regarding portions,…

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Is the dark side of our personality holding us back?

  September 20, 2017

By Brian Maynor     Some of us think our personalities are our best quality, but did you know that every positive trait has an equally dark trait and that…

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Is the dark side of our personality holding us back?

  September 20, 2017

By Brian Maynor     Some of us think our personalities are our best quality, but did you know that every positive trait has an equally dark trait and that…

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Wordless News

  September 15, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Flamingos In The Men’s Room: How Zoos And Aquariums Handle Hurricanes         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

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Wordless News

  September 15, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Flamingos In The Men’s Room: How Zoos And Aquariums Handle Hurricanes         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

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It’s time time for a detox, but not a physical one

  September 15, 2017

By Brian Maynor   When I hear the word ‘detox’ the first thing that pops into my mind is ‘green juice’, which literally makes me turn green, but that’s not…

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It’s time time for a detox, but not a physical one

  September 15, 2017

By Brian Maynor   When I hear the word ‘detox’ the first thing that pops into my mind is ‘green juice’, which literally makes me turn green, but that’s not…

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Catching Gators, That Ancient Reptile

  September 15, 2017

By Tom Poland   If you’re going to get ‘et,’ be brave and get ‘et.’ Like a lot of eastern Georgians I grew up with no contact with gators. I…

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Catching Gators, That Ancient Reptile

  September 15, 2017

By Tom Poland   If you’re going to get ‘et,’ be brave and get ‘et.’ Like a lot of eastern Georgians I grew up with no contact with gators. I…

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Southern food CAN be healthy: Chicken and Rice

  September 15, 2017

By Kay MacInnis   I thought I would share one of the recipes from our recent Providence Cooks! class. The class was about making Southern food healthy. This can be…

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5 Things Food Manufacturers Do Not Want You To Know

  September 15, 2017

 . By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer  .  . Food corporations and manufacturers all have one common goal: To get as much money from…

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Wordless News

  September 7, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Trump Moves to End DACA and Calls on Congress to Act         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

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Wordless News

  September 7, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Trump Moves to End DACA and Calls on Congress to Act         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

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Oh Baby

  September 7, 2017

By Amy Coward   If you’re a parent, you’ve likely had a few “what the heck?” moments along the way. Maybe not. Maybe all of your parenting experiences are like…

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The Long Way Home

  September 7, 2017

By Tom Poland   Labor Day I reached the end of the road, the end of writing about traveling back roads. I estimate I drove over 10,000 miles deliberately avoiding…

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3 steps to be more assertive

  September 7, 2017

By Brian Maynor   I hate conflict.  In fact, I use to run from it, and that often means enduring or witnessing rude, inappropriate or unprofessional behavior from others. In…

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3 steps to be more assertive

  September 7, 2017

By Brian Maynor   I hate conflict.  In fact, I use to run from it, and that often means enduring or witnessing rude, inappropriate or unprofessional behavior from others. In…

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Flooded with Support

  September 7, 2017

By Tammy Moshier   Not by choice, but I have become somewhat of an expert on storm survival.  Texans have Harvey.  Floridians will have Irma.  My daughter and I had…

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Flooded with Support

  September 7, 2017

By Tammy Moshier   Not by choice, but I have become somewhat of an expert on storm survival.  Texans have Harvey.  Floridians will have Irma.  My daughter and I had…

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Wordless News

  September 1, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Having A Best Friend In Your Teenage Years Could Benefit You For Life         Wordless News is a project by illustrator…

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Wordless News

  September 1, 2017

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Having A Best Friend In Your Teenage Years Could Benefit You For Life         Wordless News is a project by illustrator…

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