The Social EnthusiastI read a ton of business-related books. If it has to do with branding, retail, or Starbucks, there’s a good chance I’ll read it. A friend of mine recently recommended that I check out “The Trump Card,” Ivanka Trump’s first book. To be clear, I’m a huge fan of Ivanka. I admire her professionalism and [...]
Sometimes we get so bogged down trying to keep up with technology that we forget to live life. Try turning off your cell phone or abstaining from your favorite social networking site, even just for a day.
Growing up in south central Indiana, summertime meant many things for my family: delicious watermelon from Jackson County, the 4-H Fair and yard sales. My grandmother, who is one of the best bargain shoppers I’ve ever met, would take me “yard saling” all over our town. She had a knack for finding treasures in everyday [...]
A few short years ago, I was spending most of my days traipsing around the Indiana University campus, making the daily trek to Ernie Pyle Hall, otherwise known as the School of Journalism. You could often find me there slumped behind a Mac, typing ferociously in order to meet some sort of deadline, with a [...]
The fine art of etiquette doesn’t seem to be appreciated as it once was. I’ve always enjoyed reading the Miss Manners column and reading her advice to our everyday quandaries. I’m often amazed at the topics people write in about (one recent column involved a very nosy librarian). If Miss Manners were answering questions about [...]
Last week, while driving into work, I stumbled upon a rather heated debate on a local radio morning show. Surprisingly, it wasn’t about the BP oil spill or the Joran van der Sloot case or another current event. The debate in question was about allowing children to have Facebook profiles. Several parents called into the [...]
