The 1912 Courthouse Massacre

On March 14, 1912, the Floyd Allen Clan carried out one of the most brutal attacks in Appalachian history. In the space of 90 seconds, 57 bullets were fired into the Hillsville courthouse, killing five men and wounding three more. The Allens were a notorious family from Carroll County, Virginia, who had a long history […]

How to Get Your Brain to Focus

In his recent book, Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey talks about how our ability to focus is the key to productivity, creativity, and living a meaningful life. By harnessing our attention and learning to focus deeper, we can get more done in less time and become more creative in the process. In this blog post, we’ll summarize […]