GS&F has recently switched to a trial-period of Flex Time. Some of us are coming in at 7:30 and working until 4:00. Others, like myself, have chosen the 9:00 - 5:30 option. There's an 8 - 4:30 for those who want to beat the rush-hour traffic ... More
This whole idea of DIY has me hooked. My issue is when I see something on HGTV that would be perfect for my home; I don’t know where to go to get the materials, let alone, how to use those materials. ... More
It always happens in slow motion. Your mind knows it’s supposed to be holding it but for some odd reason, your hand simply lets it go. It’s almost like an action movie and you’re the ninja ... More
There is an exciting event coming up next week that we want Nashville to be a part of. Mashable.com, a leading information source for interactive, social media and traditional marketing news has created an annual global event on June 30th called Social Media Day ... More
Every time I see a headline boasting “where communication is heading” or “the future of marketing” or other such sweeping prognostic generalities, I feel compelled to stop and ask a few questions ... More
All of you “Tweet-heads” out there probably know this by now but for those of you that are wondering why Twitter asked you if you would like to “associate coordinates with your tweet,” here ya go. ... More
I recently became a proud parent ...of a (now) 95 pound mastiff that I've named Georgia. I'm learning that with my first dog as an adult – the experience very much parallels that of having kids. She's now 11-months old and I can't help but wonder how she's doing when I'm not around ... More
Finally, the lawyers would have to point out the implicit deception in the word “sleep.” What if someone, attracted there by the ad, tried to awaken one of the sleepers? Lawsuits, fines, and injunctions could ensue. Better admit that they’re dead ... More
It's not a "new" thing. But I now officially see this everywhere. Which I suppose qualifies it as a trend. Good? Bad? Sleek and stylish, or over-used replication ...? Not sure. I just know you can't avoid it ... More
I often credit my tendency toward creative-noodling to my parents who allowed me and my younger brothers to think, say, and do most anything our minds could muster during our formative years. It was inevitable that I would settle into a profession where creative thought is constant. In essence, I still strive to come up with something smart enough or pretty enough to temporarily reside on my parents’ refrigerator. ... More
Happy Birthday wishes go out to our very own Janine Hopkins in the GS&F media department who is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her 20th birthday! ... More
As many of our readers may know, our beloved hometown, Nashville, Tennessee, was hit last week by devastating floods. While most of the city is searching through the debris, I’d like to take a minute to discuss what happened to news consumption during the flood. ... More
What a strange week. Never before have I heard the word "surreal" used so often by so many different people to describe the events surrounding the Nashville floods. ... More
Most entry-level job seekers are now expected to have completed at least one internship during their college tenure. As someone who earned her current job through an internship, I feel I understand the pressures college students are under to not only find a job, but to find an internship that will help them land a future job. ... More
I have e-mail conversations with people whose office is two doors away from mine. I use a tiny little keyboard on my phone to text friends. I have embraced 21st century technology. ... More
