Wordless News

  May 18, 2017

By 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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Wordless News

  May 18, 2017

By 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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Gas Station Biscuits

  May 18, 2017

By Tom Poland     My being a Georgian and interested in back roads and small towns prompted my friend, Martha, to mail me a clipping from Bon Appétit magazine,…

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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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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, 2017

By 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, 2017

By 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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Are you a do-er or a dabbler?

  May 11, 2017

By Reba Hull Campbell   For so long, I thought the world was divided into two types of people – the do-ers and the dabblers. The dabblers were those people…

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Bunless Burger Bowl

  May 11, 2017

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   Time:  20 Minutes Makes:  4 Servings Ingredients:  1 Pounds Organic Ground Beef 1 Pinch Salt, pepper and garlic powder 1/4 Cup water 2…

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Wreckage Along The Back Roads

  May 11, 2017

By Tom Poland I seek beautiful wreckage along the back roads. It’s out there, a chest of tarnished treasure. The key is that red, white, and blue shield you see…

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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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Eat more color! Very Berry Fruit Salad

  May 11, 2017

By Kay MacInnis   Have you heard? Eat more color! Adding fresh fruits are a great way to include color and take in all those tasty vitamins, minerals and antioxidants…

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Wordless News

  May 5, 2017

By 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, 2017

By 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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A Train Rolls Through It

  May 5, 2017

By Tom Poland   The first time I heard of Branchville, South Carolina, I was a ticket agent at the bus station in Athens, Georgia. A passenger bought a one-way…

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Declutter your life: Lemon Chicken Fettuccine

  May 5, 2017

By Kay MacInnis   Ever think that we are too busy to think about being healthy? That is something I frequently hear from my clients/patients. It takes time to think…

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The Sunglasses and the Squirrel

  May 5, 2017

By Tammy Moshier   My daughter is the animal lover in our house. She has been doing fund raisers for the shelter since she was in first grade, has built…

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No Mush for Us

  May 5, 2017

By Amy Coward   I was watching a promotional video recently in which several groups of young children were asked to share something about their moms. At first, the kids…

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Grilled Pesto Chicken

  April 28, 2017

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   Super easy and full of flavor 4 Organic Chicken Breasts 6 -8 Ounces Pesto sauce, jar (or make your own) DIRECTIONS Insert chicken…

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Wordless News

  April 28, 2017

By 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, 2017

By 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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A Fondness for Old Gas Pumps

  April 28, 2017

By Tom Poland   Something about old gas pumps pleases me. I think of them as elder statesmen, as senior citizens left behind by the rush of time itself. When…

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Mis-fueling of Small Engines Grows – Infographic

  April 28, 2017

  #LookB4UPump A new nationwide research study of over 2,000 adults 18+ conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has found that Americans…

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Wordless News

  April 21, 2017

By 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, 2017

By 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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Flashback

  April 21, 2017

By Tom Poland    File this column under Things You Don’t See Anymore. Sorting through my late parent’s belongings, I found a flashbulb that had never been used. Holding that…

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Veggie Egg Scramble

  April 21, 2017

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   High in protein, low in calories – a delicious quick breakfast plate.   Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 large egg, whipped with a fork…

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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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Recipe of the Month: Banana-Nut Cookies

  April 21, 2017

By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern   Confession time. I am a soon-to-be Bachelor of Exercise Science as well as an aspiring registered dietitian. So, naturally, I do…

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Building the Perfect Protein Shake

  April 7, 2017

By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern   We’ve all seen those big dudes at the gym walking around like the Incredible Hulk, poking their chests out, and staring…

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Protein Snack Bites

  April 7, 2017

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   Create endless varieties of protein snack bites using simple, wholesome ingredients.   Ingredients:  4 Egg Whites, whipped with a fork Assorted healthy items…

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A Carolina Country Store

  April 7, 2017

By Tom Poland    Last week I was exploring the South Carolina coast near Pawley’s Island when a jaunt down Highway 17, the Ocean Highway, brought me to the Carolina…

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Try the Mediterranean way: Greek Chicken

  April 7, 2017

By Kay MacInnis   The “Mediterranean diet” is a broad concept based on the food habits of many cultures around the Mediterranean sea. They don’t all eat the same things,…

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Wordless News

  April 6, 2017

By 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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Wordless News

  April 6, 2017

By 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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The blessing of laughter

  April 6, 2017

  By Reba Hull Campbell   I don’t even remember what was so funny the first time it happened, but it happened countless times over the course of a long…

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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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