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Considering a Communications Career? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change quote by Stephen Hawking via catherinehamrick.com chamrickwriter with image of Milky Way

A student in communications asked the following question: What strategy would you recommend for someone trying to break into the communications industry? Communications is a broad field, so I certainly do not have all the answers. Instead, I suggested thinking through key questions. 1. Does “service” underscore your attitude? Communications […]

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Life, in the Madness of Death

My dad yearned to become a doctor from the moment he saw Doc Weeks, the county physician, set a leg. At 16, he took a bus from North Georgia to Atlanta, where he worked as an office boy. He was in a hurry; Pearl Harbor had ignited the war, and like millions, he was eager […]

The Battle of the Thermostat (Mom, Marriage, and Menopause)

“Dad drily commented that she took two hours to buy one jug of milk at ‘the Pig’ (Piggly Wiggly), chatting up church members in the parking lot, in the aisles, and on her way out.” My parents avoided turning disagreements into feuds, with the capacity to “just let it go.” But they had their moments. […]

Keep This Table

Dear family, We are scattered now and span generations. We know some better than others. With COVID-19, we live in uncertain times. Members of our family face the repercussions of unemployment, business losses, health challenges, isolation, and the new normal of working (if we are fortunate) and teaching children at home. Those who knew want […]