Start Small

I woke up today and realized yesterday was not a nightmare.  It really happened.  All those kids were shot and killed.  CNN had an article that said the shooter was “quiet and reserved”.  First he killed his mom, who was a teacher but not at that school, and then he went to that school and…

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How to Deal with a Bad Day

Christine Kane is one of our favorite guest bloggers, and it’s been awhile since she’s been here.  Todays post offers some good, gentle advice on how to deal with a bad day. Let’s face it. No matter how much progress we make, we’re still going to have “bad days.” You know the ones. When the old critical voices…

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Three Words for 2013 Process Begins

I asked Chris Brogan today if he was living his three words for 2012.  Temple, Untangle, and Practice.  He answered with “Yes, everyday.”   Chris started the three word process in 2006 in lieu of making resolutions.  What three words can you use that help you to define your goals and experiences? Separating, relationships, power…

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Small Biz Friday: Greater Franklin County Chamber

Wednesday I wrote a press release for my local Chamber of Commerce and it got me to thinking how important Chambers can be to a local, vibrant community.  They are indeed a small business themselves (though nonprofit usually).  Today I’m sharing with you about the upcoming event in our community and how the Chamber plays…

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Thanks Eddie

I’ve known Eddie Cristobal since he was born four months early. He was tiny tiny tiny – and he lived. He’s been a little pistol since then! Eddie is now 7 years old and leading a charge to help his hometown of Keyport, NJ have a Christmas. Eddie and his mom live in North Carolina…

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Social Media Stats

Our thanks to Ben Smith from Social: IRL for providing this infographic.  We recommend you check out his company and sign up for his very information biweekly newsletter by visiting here!

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Small Biz Friday: Franklin County Conservation

The staff at Franklin County Conservation is dedicated to maintaining our parks and recreation area, providing an addition to our quality of life, educating people about conservation, and protecting our natural heritage.  It’s weighty work and they do an amazing job of it. You can find more information on their website.  Today we have guest…

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Harvest of Love

When thinking of writing in the month of October, naturally my first thought was the activity synonymous with this time of year…harvest.  We were blessed with great weather for the harvest season, as well as better than expected crop yields.  But “harvest” has taken on a new meaning to me since I became friends with…

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