by carlaswank | Oct 2, 2014 | Social Media | Ello, social media, social network
I’ve found myself falling in love with a social media network again. Sure, that may be an overly dramatic statement. But there’s just something about this new social network with the strangely British (or is it Australian?) name, Ello, that I just...
by carlaswank | May 28, 2014 | Professional Life, Writing | #pcn14, MTSU, writing, writing process
This is where I admit I stole this post idea. Well, OK. I sort of stole it. A fellow Nashvillian and fabulous travel writer, Kristin Luna, posted these four questions and answers on her site, Camels and Chocolate. Because I haven’t posted here in a while – and I loved...
by carlaswank | Dec 24, 2013 | Communication Strategy, Professional Life
The mystery and wonder of the holiday season takes on a whole new meaning when you have a 17-month-old nephew to experience it with. You have to wonder what’s going through his mind as he encounters all of the different aspects of Christmas. What are these things...
by carlaswank | Nov 26, 2013 | Professional Life
For now, the house is quiet. I’m sitting in my home office, looking out the window, watching whatever that precipitation is (Snow? Sleet? Cold rain?) falling from the sky, enjoying the silence. It’s been a crazy couple of days, what with all the cleaning and baking...
by carlaswank | Nov 11, 2013 | Content Strategy, Professional Life
After finishing a meeting last week, I found myself lingering after the meeting to chat with the client as we each discussed our plans for the weekend. The client project is nearing its completion after several months, and it was almost hard to believe that just mere...
