Raise your hand if your 2020 plans were shredded, thrown in the bottom of a dumpster fire, then buried under dirty cat litter? Yeah. Me too. One thing that a lot of us ended up with was a lot of time at home. Now, it looks like 2021 is going to be better and busier […]
Would you sign up for a job that was 60 hours a week, paid nothing and you ended up sweaty and dirty every day – despite having to show up in a suit to the office? Odds are, most people would say no. But for those of us in journalism, we line up – in […]
The first thing you notice about Ginger Thomas’ home is how relaxing and soothing it is. Various shades of blues and turquoise flow from room to room, just like the ocean that inspires her abstract art. “I love the water – oceans, rivers, lakes, being on the water, being outside,” Ginger said. “I use a […]
Steve Azar has an infectious kind of positive energy. When he’s excited about a project or a song, he practically bounces off the walls and you wonder if he ever sits down – or finds time to sleep. Azar was born in the Mississippi Delta – the birthplace of the blues. When he was ten […]
The weather outside was stormy but it was nothing compared to the atmosphere inside the Delta Sky Club in Salt Lake City. Flights had been delayed or grounded and scores of passengers were mad as hell. Some were yelling at ticket agents. Some were being nasty to the wait staff. Some were yelling into phones. […]
Looking for a good read? We’ve got you covered. The BRAVO! Way: Building a Southern Restaurant Dynasty tells the tale of two restauranteurs that bucked the odds, using creativity and faith to build a lasting restaurant dynasty, 27 years and counting. In Free Publicity for Your Business and Insider Secrets for Free Media Attention, award-winning […]
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For nearly 25 years, I fought “groaners” in the broadcast journalism business. Groaners are those words that people don’t actually use in conversation. Words like: Altercation Allegation Motorist Pedestrians They also include phrases like: Up in arms Fled on foot Opened fire I would spend most of my editing time turning this: The altercation broke […]
I spent 23 years as a broadcast journalist – half of that was spent as a hiring manager. During that time, I saw a LOT of mistakes that rookies made when applying for their first job. That’s why I created this list to help you out if you’re trying to get that first (or next) […]
Looking for a gift idea for someone living a clutter-free life? A gift card or certificate to a local business not only gives your loved one an experience, but it also gives your local business community a boost. Here are some ideas: