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Columns

Doing God’s work

I try not to write about faith, religion or God-related stuff because I “do” that every day working for the church. It’s my job finding ... Read more

by Gillian Pollock, Saturday, June 30, 2012 9:37 pm

Columns

The men who make a difference

One of my first mentors in the business world was a man named Richie. He had several advanced degrees. He knew more about how to ... Read more

by Gillian Pollock, Saturday, June 16, 2012 6:40 pm

Columns

Taking a bite out of denta-phobia

Most days I consider myself a good grown-up. However, when it comes to the dentist’s office, I revert to childhood fears and apprehensions. I was ... Read more

by Gillian Pollock, Saturday, June 9, 2012 6:27 pm

Columns

New is a blessing and a curse

New! That word gets me all the time. I am a sucker for it and a marketing guru’s dream customer. If a label has that ... Read more

by Gillian Pollock, Saturday, June 2, 2012 6:45 pm

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Don’t doubt lipstick magic

The crack of the bat hitting the ball, grass-stained uniforms, rained-out games, popcorn and Gatorade — these are the signs of springtime in a baseball-loving ... Read more

by Gillian Pollock, Saturday, May 26, 2012 8:25 pm

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A tribute to my mom

Around the time I was seven years old, my father officially exited my life about the same time he exited his marriage. And that’s when ... Read more

by Gillian Pollock, Saturday, May 12, 2012 7:18 pm

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Going bananas over Washington

When my son was just about 6 months old, he was completely and totally in love with bananas. At the time, more than eight years ... Read more

by Gillian Pollock, Saturday, April 28, 2012 8:09 pm

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A letter from Little Miss Muffett

First of all, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for crafting such beautiful webs outside my kitchen window. Read more

by Gillian Pollock, Saturday, April 21, 2012 6:31 pm

Columns

Some ice cream for the soul

I remember when I was little, my mother used to get chain letters in the mail. I now get those silly chain letters via email ... Read more