Beyond New Year Resolutions
With the flip of the calendar, I was reflecting about the resolutions and goals we often set at the New Year and how so many seem to mysteriously evaporate as time passes. For example, isn’t it curious …
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Gifts of Time, Talent and Service at the Holidays
Last month we kicked off the holiday season with a blog about being thankful for our many blessings, especially for 20 years of Blue Wagon Group success. So much has happened in our agency’s orbit in the …
Remembering Leslie
On Dec. 1, Blue Wagon Group lost our dear friend and colleague Leslie Paige Beck Hughan. She died suddenly and unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism at age 41, leaving family, friends, and coworkers shocked and devastated. Death, …
Thankful for a Fabulous 20-Year Ride
November is the month where we all take the time to appreciate our many blessings. It also happens to be the month, 20 years ago, I founded what is now known as Blue Wagon Group. The last …
Honoring Those Who Serve Today on Veterans Day and Every Day
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day and, in the context of the recently concluded tumultuous election season, I thought it particularly appropriate to recognize the supreme sacrifice of all military personnel from our six branches of service …
Apostrophes on the Democratic Presidential Ticket Give Grammar Geeks Fits
When Kamala Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee, print reporters everywhere ran to consult their AP Stylebooks. (Well, maybe not their first reaction, but pretty close, I believe!) What would be the proper representation? “Kamala Harris’s Converse …
The Value of Giving Back to Charity
Today is International Day of Charity, so named for the anniversary of the death of Mother Theresa, one of the most philanthropic and charitable humans ever. Here at Blue Wagon Group, we are fully on board with …
The Oxford Comma Debate
Certain people feel so strongly about Oxford commas they proudly sport t-shirts declaring they’re on “Team Oxford Comma.” (Guilty as charged!) Yes, the debate is ongoing – and sometimes contentious - to use or not use that …
Steer into the skid
We advise our clients to be prepared for a crisis. Think through all the possibilities and formulate an action plan for your worst-case scenarios. Having a thoughtful, thorough plan truly is the key to positive pr …
Words to live by
If you check out the team bios on the BWG website, everyone lists a favorite quote or words to live by. For me, it is: What you sow today determines your harvest tomorrow. Pretty straightforward and pretty …