Banned Books Week 2021 starts today and lasts through October 2. Since 2014, I have participated in the Banned Books Week Virtual…
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The Restaurant Business 2021: Neutralizing Negativity
Mike Ferrara, owner of Cabo’s Island Grill and Bar in Tallahassee, Fla., says one of his primary jobs is “neutralizing…
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Get rescued or give up?
RESCUE I can’t believe I’m writing a story about squeeze margarine, but I’ve learned to write what I live so…
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The seeds of big stories lie in small details: August at SmartBrief
If you’ve ever been captivated by a small detail of a big story, you’re in good company with me. Here…
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From “7 beads of sweat” to “Hamilton”
Igniting anything takes heat, oxygen, and fuel — the three components of the fire triangle. The idea of the fire triangle…
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Our readers are our teachers
TEACH We may be coaxed by popular sentiment to think we should be fearless. Granted, it would probably be fun…
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