You’re Wearing a Crown of Candles!
Much writing serves to obscure (root: dark) rather than to clarify (root: light) - whether deliberately [insert rant about politicians] or inadvertently. But you and I, gentle reader - we choose to bring light.
How Was Your Giving Tuesday?
I have a bah-humbug attitude toward Giving Tuesday. Basically, I dislike gimmicks. But the data suggest I'd better get over it. Giving Tuesday donations grow every year, from about $10 million in 2012, the first [...]
How Giving Thanks Is Like Good Writing
Throughout November, we're more or less constantly being exhorted to give thanks. When we respond to those exhortations - or perhaps simply cultivate gratitude as a practice of emotional and spiritual growth - we're likely [...]
Do We Vote? Are We Voters?
I'm not going to try to convince you to vote on Tuesday, if you haven't voted already. Voting - not who or what we vote for, but the simple act of casting your ballot - [...]
Here’s How to Get Your Emails Read
You probably know how important email subject lines are, right? Whether you're sending an ordinary business email or an email newsletter, the subject line announces why recipients should read your message. But did you know you have an additional opportunity to engage recipients before they open your email?