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Welcome to The Right Brain Diaries.

These musings began with The Beatles Adventures, a grassroots effort that led to successfully securing the signatures of Ringo Starr and Sir Paul McCartney for a Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build fundraiser. The journey continued with Hope for Habitat: Katrina X, with Charlie Daniels, Ian Somerhalder, Channing Tatum, Tony Hawk and more. And now, it’s random rants and raves about things that matter. And things that don’t. 

An open letter to these tasteless ‘Bama fans

An open letter to these tasteless ‘Bama fans

November 7, 2015

Dear Alabama fans who posted the “Finish what Katrina started” banner, On behalf of the many people who vowed to not let Katrina defeat our spirits, we thank you. Thank […]

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Unexpected mail from the White House

Unexpected mail from the White House

November 13, 2015

Oh, how I love a full circle moment. The yellow slip in my postal box advised that a package was awaiting pickup. And so, I stood in line with my […]

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Artists, Revolt.

Artists, Revolt.

December 31, 2015

The most recent Old Navy t-shirt offering is yet another reminder of the lack of understanding of and respect for among the most noble of all professions: artists. First off, […]

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The laws of consequences - copyright Kim Bergeron

If you don’t have anything nice to say…

February 2, 2016

“If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Like so many others’ mothers, mine instilled this value in her children. We were taught to help […]

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Keeping the “Social” in Social Media.

Keeping the “Social” in Social Media.

February 27, 2016

Social media has revolutionized the way that businesses and organizations interact with the world. When properly used, sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram provide tools for unprecedented growth of your […]

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The Epidemic of Entitlement: response to Tulane students’ petition

The Epidemic of Entitlement: response to Tulane students’ petition

March 17, 2016

Recently, when reading the news online, I stumbled upon a headline that stunned me. The story reported that a small group of Tulane students were dissatisfied with the university’s announcement […]

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The perils of going viral.

The perils of going viral.

March 22, 2016

I am a word nerd. For me, writing is a passion. It’s just something I’ve always loved. The thing about writing is that it’s not something  one can really do on […]

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The Passion, Destiny and Divine Intervention.

The Passion, Destiny and Divine Intervention.

March 23, 2016

A God Wink that led to a Garth Brooks encounter Do you believe in Destiny? That’s the question I posed on the very first post that kicked off The Right Brain […]

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An attitude of gratitude

An attitude of gratitude

March 28, 2016

It’s amazing how far a simple “thank you” can go.

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When the little things become the big things.

When the little things become the big things.

April 6, 2016

The search for children whose cards provided hope in the midst of Katrina chaos.   August 29, 2015 marked the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst natural […]

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Quoth the Ravin’ – Evermore.

Quoth the Ravin’ – Evermore.

May 2, 2016

Every now and then, we stumble upon something on social media which makes us pause and chuckle. Such was the case with this gem. It’s a poem which, I later learned, […]

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Sinkhole de Mayo, New Orleans style

Sinkhole de Mayo, New Orleans style

May 5, 2016

Here in New Orleans, we celebrate everything. We start with festivals for all occasions, with homages to frogs and alligators, gumbo and meat pies, seafood, strawberries and more. Jazz Fest is […]

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Ode to Single Moms

An Ode to Single Mothers

May 7, 2016

  Here’s to the single moms, who face the world with unique challenges and rise above them like the warriors that they are. To the moms who work two or […]

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Prince, His Passing and Playing It Forward

Prince, His Passing and Playing It Forward

May 10, 2016

  On April 21, 2016, the world was stunned to learn of the untimely passing of iconic musician Prince. Media outlets scrambled for more information. Social media was awash in […]

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An open letter to Louisiana legislators: Save the Artists.

An open letter to Louisiana legislators: Save the Artists.

May 17, 2016

Dear Louisiana Legislators, Every year, hundreds of artists and arts advocates make the trek to the State Capital to request your support of the arts, and every year, the resources […]

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Chris Rose and the Magical Musical Mystery History Tour

Chris Rose and the Magical Musical Mystery History Tour

May 28, 2016

Public Relations Society of America/New Orleans 2017 Fleurish Award of Excellence recipient/Blog Post If you ask any New Orleanian to name the city’s greatest music ambassador, the response you’re most […]

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Tapping, twirling and tipsy granny: the dance recital ritual.

Tapping, twirling and tipsy granny: the dance recital ritual.

June 8, 2016

Ahhhh, dance recital season. It’s a phenomenon in and of itself. After all the months of chauffeuring the little ones to lessons and costume fittings, portrait sessions and final practices, […]

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Chewbacca Mom or Faux Furs: authenticity vs con artists.

Chewbacca Mom or Faux Furs: authenticity vs con artists.

June 10, 2016

  You’d have to live under a rock to have not heard of Candace Payne, better known as “Chewbacca Mom,” whose Facebook live video because an instant viral sensation. In […]

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It takes an Idea Village: thank you, Tim Williamson

It takes an Idea Village: thank you, Tim Williamson

June 16, 2016

This morning, it was announced that Idea Village CEO Tim Williamson made the difficult decision leave the company he founded to accept a position as President of Nola Media Group. […]

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Stop the Madness

Stop the Madness

July 8, 2016

I once shot and killed a man. It was in the late ’80s, during a women’s gun safety program called “Lady Beware,” offered by local law enforcement officers. While the […]

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Give Peace a Chance Kim Bergeron

All we are saying…

July 17, 2016

Give Peace a Chance. This morning in Baton Rouge, six more law enforcement officers shot. Three, fatally. How many more must die before we stop the madness?      

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We are many. We are one.

We are many. We are one.

July 24, 2016

What has become of our America? Too many divides. Too much finger pointing. Too much “Us vs. Them.” Too many people who feel like their voices aren’t being heard, that […]

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Gleason: a story of hope.

Gleason: a story of hope.

July 30, 2016

How is it possible to feel like your heart is breaking and be incredibly uplifted all in the same moment? This afternoon, I had the good fortune to see Gleason, […]

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Pete Fountain, his passing and his final procession

Pete Fountain, his passing and his final procession

August 19, 2016

On August 6, 2016, a part of New Orleans’ musical soul died. That’s the day legendary musician Pete Fountain was called home. Though he had struggled for over a decade […]

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Why would anyone want to live in Louisiana?

Why would anyone want to live in Louisiana?

August 21, 2016

Why would anyone want to live in Louisiana? That’s the question that many seem to be asking. Why would anyone want to live in a place that continues to flood […]

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Beautiful Disaster.

Beautiful Disaster.

August 25, 2016

It is with much trepidation that I share these thoughts, as I suspect they may not sit well with some folks. And that’s okay. My heart aches deeply for the […]

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Lessons of the week

Lessons of the week

October 10, 2016

Sometimes you can fix things. Sometimes you can’t. Either way, you’ve got to move forward.

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President Princess: an election fairy tale.

President Princess: an election fairy tale.

November 8, 2016

  President Princess. It has an interesting ring to it. In yesterday’s post, I spoke of taking my granddaughters with me for the 2016 presidential vote. I wanted them to […]

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Make America Whole Again

Make America Whole Again

November 9, 2016

If there are a few lessons we’ve learned from this election, it’s that we should never say never. For the first time in history, we saw an opportunity to vote […]

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Dear America, stop it.

Dear America, stop it.

November 10, 2016

Dear America, Stop it. Just stop it. To the Hillary Clinton supporters who are part of the riots including violence and vandalism, stop it. I get that you’re upset and […]

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Holiday Gifting: A Kindness Exchange

Holiday Gifting: A Kindness Exchange

November 13, 2016

Where has all the kindness gone? The past year has been filled with so much sadness, anger and divisiveness—no need to detail such here—and I think that many people have […]

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Data breaches, password changes and nightmares

Data breaches, password changes and nightmares

December 15, 2016

Dear AT&T, I think it’s time for me to break up with you. I’ve tried to stick it out, really I have. But this latest report of data breaches, the […]

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Secretary of Twitter

Secretary of Twitter? A plea to the President Elect.

January 11, 2017

  I find it concurrently intriguing and baffling how two people can read the same news or social media post and interpret it in entirely different ways. There has never […]

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He Had a Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr.

He Had a Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 16, 2017

In memory of a leader who made the world a better place.

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Dear President Trump: Please support the arts.

Dear President Trump: Please support the arts.

January 24, 2017

“Art is a nation’s most precious heritage. For it is in our works of art that we reveal to ourselves and to others the inner vision which guides us as […]

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Whatever happened to common courtesy?

Whatever happened to common courtesy?

February 12, 2017

When my siblings and I were growing up, “Please” and “Thank you” were mandatory parts of our vocabulary. On the rare occasions we asked for a favor, or assistance, never, […]

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Celebrating Girl Power

Celebrating Girl Power

March 8, 2017

There’s a change in the air, and it’s electrifying. Today is International Women’s Day, and all month long we are celebrating Women’s Empowerment Month. It’s probably safe to predict that […]

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8 Great Opportunities for NOEW Entrepreneurs

8 Great Opportunities for NOEW Entrepreneurs

March 22, 2017

It’s one of the world’s premier events for entrepreneurs. New Orleans has been hailed as one of the most creative cities in the world, and deemed by Inc. magazine as […]

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Creatives and Coffee

Creatives and Coffee

March 30, 2017

“Can I buy you a cup of coffee? I’d like to pick your brain.” It’s an inquiry that many creative professionals hear countless times every week. Much like artists, musicians […]

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Remembering on Memorial Day

Remembering on Memorial Day

May 29, 2017

Honoring the fallen As you stand amidst the undulating sea of red, white and blue, you see a young mother with small children, kneeling at a gravesite, her hand atop […]

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Ringo Starr

The Beatles piano auction has ended with a bid of $98,888

This website initially was created to chronicle the quest for autographs from Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr on a piano created for East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity.  The epic journey is chronicled here: The Beatles Adventures, with posts featuring the signings here: Starr Struck and Sir Paul Says, “Yes.”

The auction listing is featured here: CharityBuzz.com. Proceeds from the auction have enabled East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity to provide an affordable home for a deserving veteran and his or her family.

CHARITY BUZZ AUCTIONS FOR HABITAT

Our CharityBuzz auctions of autographed works have ended. To see all of the artists’ works, click here: Hope for Habitat.
Pictured: Fiddle by Adam Sambola, signed by Charlie Daniels and band.

ACCOLADES

Public Relations Society of America – New Orleans:

Silver Anvil Award/Special Event 2018-2019 – Blackout & Gold Second Line

Fleurish Award of Excellence/Social Media Campaign, 2018-2019

Fleurish Award of Excellence/Blog Post, 2017

Certificate of Merit/Blog 2017

Fleurish Award of Excellence/Blog 2016

Fleurish Award/Best of Category, Social Media, 2015

Press Club of New Orleans Excellence in Journalism Awards:

First Place – PR Special Events – Blackout & Gold Second Line

Finalist – Lifestyle Blog, 2017

Public Relations Association of Louisiana – New Orleans:

Flambeaux Certificate of Merit, Special Event, 2018

Flambeaux Award, Best Website, 2016

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