Blog-cation
Dear Readers, I thought it might be a good idea to check in since it's been almost a month since I last posted. A lot of stuff has b...
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
Social Media: Wading Through the B.S.
Social media has been a great thing for news. It's also been the worse thing for news. Before social media, if you wanted to find ne...
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Monday, November 30, 2015
Monday Motivation
Here lately it seems like there's always something going wrong, and it's been hard for me to maintain a good attitude while weath...
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Becoming Mommy
Having a kid changes everything. Yes, I know it's cliche, but it's so true. I haven't slept all the way through the night...
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Monday, November 23, 2015
28 Years of Thankfullness
In three days I will be one year closer to 30. That's right. On Thanksgiving, I will begin the last year of my 20s. I've accompl...
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Monday, November 16, 2015
Monday Motivation
I'm struggling with this these days but I am trying to work toward it. Maybe these words will help motivate someone out there to let ...
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Sunday, November 15, 2015
2015 Peanut Festival Wrap
It was a bumpy ride, but we survived the National Peanut Festival again this year - despite rain, mud up to our knees and even a canceled d...
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Monday, November 9, 2015
Monday Motivation
No one should reach the end of their life with a single "what if?" Take the chance. It just might turn out to be everything you...
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Monday, November 2, 2015
Monday Motivation
After a couple of really bad weeks, I've decided I need a new motto in my life. "Good vibes only" will be my new mantra in ...
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Ashton's Ultimate Non-Scary Halloween Movie Guide
If you're like me, scary movies aren't your thing. That can make navigating the Halloween movie scene a little difficult, but neve...
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Monday, October 19, 2015
Monday Motivation
I missed posting last Monday, for no real reason other than time getting away from me. After last week, I need a little motivation. It wa...
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015
(Not So) Basic Journalism Skills: Finding Focus
Have you ever gone out and covered a story and come back with so much stuff you don't know where to get started? Sometimes finding the...
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Monday, October 5, 2015
Monday Motivation
In life it is so easy to get down and out about how something didn't go our way. My challenge to you this week is to make the best of...
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Monday, September 28, 2015
Monday Motivation
In my part of the world, this week started off gray and rainy. For many people I know, it also started off sad. A girl I went to high sch...
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Monday, September 21, 2015
Monday Motivation
This is something I have to remind myself of occasionally. A couple weeks ago, I had a particularly bad day at work. It actually reached ...
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Monday, September 14, 2015
Monday Motivation
These are definitely words to live by. Happy Monday! Hope everyone has a good week!
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
3 Month Photo Session (2 Months Later)
Alexis turned 5 months old on Monday. So I figured I should probably share some of the photos from her 3-month session before she grows/chan...
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Monday, September 7, 2015
Monday Motivation
Hopefully not many of you are having to work on this holiday for laborers. However, as we all know in this business, news doesn't tak...
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Monday, August 31, 2015
Monday Motivation
This week's Monday Motivation is a little late. I started the week off at the doctor's office after developing bronchitis over the...
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Across the country, newsrooms have been shaken to their core. Alison Parker and Adam Ward were doing a live interview for the WDBJ Morn...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2015
4 Simple Ways to Make Your Show Better
It's something every producer struggles with - adding depth to your show without overdoing it. As a producer, it's easy to fall in...
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Monday, August 24, 2015
Monday Motivation
If you truly want something, you have to work for it. Not everything comes easily. Sometimes the things that are the most worthwhile are ...
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Monday, August 17, 2015
Monday, August 10, 2015
Monday Motivation
I think one pretty well speaks for itself. Hope everyone has a great week!
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015
(Not So) Basic Journalism Skills: News Judgment
What makes news newsworthy? The argument can be made that anything is news, but depending on where you are and who your audience is, not ...
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Monday, August 3, 2015
Monday Motivation
This Monday morning started out a little rough for us. I got all the way to daycare to drop off the baby only to realize that I'd left...
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Monday, July 27, 2015
Monday Motivation
Last week was a whirlwind for me. In addition to producing two shows daily, I took on some reporting projects. It's something I'v...
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Monday, July 20, 2015
Monday Motivation
This week, for me, is all about taking chances. Remember when I told you back in May that there was something in the works for me to get ...
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Monday, July 13, 2015
Monday Motivation
Definitely words to live by. If we're not happy, then what's the point? Happy Monday, everyone!
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Friday, July 10, 2015
So You Want to be a Journalist
An open letter to new journalism students: So you're the next generation of reporters, producers, anchors and editors. You've go...
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Monday, July 6, 2015
Monday Motivation
After a rough end to last week (stomach bug made the rounds), this week is already showing promise. Our happy, playful baby is back and we...
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Magic and history collide in this story about the infamous Guy Fawkes, or more specifically, his son, Thomas. In this reiteration of Fawkes' plot to end religious persecution, the people of London are ruled by the color powers and the Stone Plague. Thomas hopes to bond with a gray mask so he can remove the stone that has invaded his body and will ultimately kill him, but when the day of his test arrives, Guy doesn't even show up. Thomas tracks down his father to demand a mask but discovers Guy has other plans: kill the king. In order to save his own life, Thomas must join forces with his father.
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