Archives 3583

 

Tim Simpson

Only in America

He was born on July 19, 1814. He was an American inventor and industrialist from Hartford, Connecticut. His father, a farmer had moved his family to the city after he became a businessman. At age 11, he was indentured to a farmer in Glastonbury, where he did chores and attended school. Here he was introduced to the Compendium of […]

 

Social Sentiments

What Do You Want To Say to Your Audience?

Crafting your social media message can be tricky, but is integral to your strategy. Your message can make or break your brand perception. So the question is: what do you want to say? Content that conveys knowledge is valuable. Spreading knowledge creates confidence and allows your customers to see that you truly care about solving […]

 

Pop Life

Batman: The Long Halloween Part II

Back in July I discussed “Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1”, and now that part 2 of the animated film has been released it’s time for a follow up. If you saw the ending of the first film you know the villainess Poison Ivy (voiced by Katee Scakhoff) took control of Bruce Wayne (voiced by […]

 

Tea Time with Appalachian Barbie

Women in Service

This weekend was an extremely busy one for the restaurant where I work; probably the busiest I’ve experienced in my short time there.  And like all establishments who pay the bills servicing the masses, that high volume didn’t come without its fair share of stress and drama.  But I’ll get back to that in a […]

 

Batteries Not Included

An Insulting Thing

I had a very good record-buying weekend. If you’re someone who collects records then you know that every now and then a particular unique cosmic event happens where you find several things that you’ve been wanting for a long time in short succession. The crown jewel of the weekend was finding an original 1989 pressing […]

 

Tim Simpson

Searching for love

When I was growing up on a narrow stretch of road surrounded by hills, trees, and all sorts of animals running wild called cash hollow in the heart Johnson City, I think back and can only remember one person in my life that ever truly loved me, in the word Love I mean truly felt […]

 

Social Sentiments

What’s Happening in Your Town?

Your community has a lot to offer. Tapping into local businesses and organizations will bring you closer to the people who are shaping your world. Collaboration can forge meaningful relationships while creating ideas that can boost your social media visibility Sharing content from businesses and organizations that your audience frequently travels to shows that you […]

 

Tea Time with Appalachian Barbie

Dating Digitally

Today I was approached by another single friend of mine with a question I get asked with a fair degree of regularity- “Of all of them, which dating apps should I be putting myself on?” I guess because I’m such a vocal and unapologetic user (or abuser) of online dating sites, some might view me […]

 

Pop Life

Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed

There is a fascinating new documentary playing on Netflix about well known painter and television star Bob Ross. “Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed” follows the famous painter from the start of his career in painting until his untimely death at the age of 52. For the uninitiated, Ross hosted a half-hour instruction show […]

 

Batteries Not Included

The Real Last Video Store

A few weeks ago I got a text message from a friend. It was a simple message, just three words, but words that froze me for a bit nonetheless. “Popcorn Video Closing???” It said. I hadn’t heard the news, but over the course of the following day the news did in fact break that my […]