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Control – Day 35

This weather has taught me many things. But the primary one is control – or lack thereof. We have not had a winter storm quite like this and it doesn’t seem to be giving up any time soon. Things melt just in time for the next round. For those who live in areas where this is normal, this would…

by J Brad Mitchell 4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026

It’s Time – Day 34

Many of us function by living according to a schedule. There is a time to get up, a time to be at work, a time to eat meals, a time to show up for a meeting. There is a time for everything. Now some do not worry so much about time. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a schedule. There…

by J Brad Mitchell 3 Feb 20263 Feb 2026

Just Start…Again – Day 33

It’s just a little over a month into this new year. For us in Eastern NC, this has been an interesting start for February. We are not accustomed to snow and below freezing temps. This is unusual and can be a bit disorienting. For business owners, we are having to decide when to open and when to stay at…

by J Brad Mitchell 2 Feb 20262 Feb 2026