Guest Post: Social Media–The Answer to My Plea

As the director of an underfunded not-for-profit, I spent a lot of time trying to decide where to put my limited resources. TV or radio? Newspapers or magazines? Sponsorships? Even after I made a determination, it was difficult to impossible to tell if I was actually reaching my target audience. I felt as if I… more »

#TuesdayTips: How have your reading habits changed over the years?

We are all experiencing how fast life moves around us, and with the increasing speed at which we can retrieve information from our mobile device, tablets, & laptops, the better question isn’t what you read,but how? Because of my busy schedule, I do most of my reading on a screen. Mostly I check my news… more »

#TuesdayTips: “For People Who Love To Eat”

Well, it’s no secret from my previous blog posts, Instagrammed food pictures, and my full time job as a event manager at bleu Restaurant that I’m a foodie! I love to eat, cook, and prepare new and exciting dishes. For my Tuesday Tips, I would like to share with you a great app that helps… more »

Guest Post: My iPhone has definitely found a new fan

The following post was written by Doug Valentine: When my wife bought a Smartphone, I swore I would never have one. Naturally, I was glad she had it whenever a pop culture argument needing to be settled in the middle of dinner with friends, but I never believed I would use the features or apps enough to… more »

Chandra Valentine #TuesdayTips – Gadget I Can’t Live Without

When I started to write this, I thought it was obvious that the gadget I couldn’t live without would be my iPhone. I use it for almost everything; as an alarm clock, a flashlight, a gps, for reminders,text messages, and emails, and sometimes even as a phone! Upon reflection, I realized when I forget and leave my phone… more »

Top Five Favorite Christmas Albums

Starting December 1st through the holidays, I love listening to Christmas music, everything from Bing Cosby and Rosemary Clooney to Burl Ives and Sufjan Stevens. This past month, I’ve been reflecting on the ways I listen to my Christmas music. Things have definitely changed over the past few decades. Of course, I still toggle between… more »

#TuesdayTip: Halloween and Social Media

Though it may appear this post is geared solely toward the college-aged professionals among us, rest assured, everyone can benefit from this helpful Halloween social media Tuesday Tip! Halloween parties can be fun, but always remember, those “cute” photos of Superman doing keg stands and rowdy, risqué Pocahonti may not be as private as you think. Stories abound of… more »

Guest Post: Online Education is Here to Stay

The following post was written by Doug Valentine: Having begun my college career in 2003, I consider myself part of the first generation to truly experience online alternatives to traditional classrooms. Full disclosure: I always chose in-seat classes over online courses if the option was available. However, I completely recognize the appeal of online education to… more »

#BucketList: 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Die

All right, looks like I’m up for the 10 things I want to do before I die! Generally, I feel like I’m not very good at these types of lists/questions. In the past, when anyone asked me to give my top favorite movies, songs, artists, etc. I fumbled and tended to over think my answers. I categorized them… more »

Guest Blog: I’m done with paper

I don’t want you to get the idea that I am a technophile. In fact, in many ways I consider myself a neo-Luddite.  I wear a wristwatch. I shoot skeet with an old fashioned double-barrel shotgun.  I think we all agree that a charcoal grill will prepare food better than any microwave or immersion circulator…. more »