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    The Ten Headlines in Ten Minutes Challenge

    The Ten Headlines in Ten Minutes Challenge

    January 13, 2022

    or, How I landed my first advertising agency gig. In the mid ’80s, while still a student in college, I decided I didn’t want to wait until graduation to land […]

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    Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line to bring much-needed catharsis and gratitude

    Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line to bring much-needed catharsis and gratitude

    April 29, 2024

    When Norman Dixon, Jr. received a phone call requesting that he serve as an authenticity advisor for the upcoming Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line, his voice cracked […]

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    Whatever happened to agreeing to disagree?

    Whatever happened to “agreeing to disagree?”

    November 7, 2023

    When I first launched this blog in 2014, it was really an experiment in storytelling, and engaging a small community to join me on a mission to benefit a local […]

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    Boys Cry Bullets

    Boys cry bullets.

    August 26, 2022

    “Mom, pick up your phone,” the text read. “MOM CALL ME NOW!” Then my phone rang. It was my daughter, who was at work, about to greet a client, when […]

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    Fragile Superhero: Simone Biles

    A fragile superhero: Simone Biles

    July 30, 2021

    Simone Biles has sent an important message to those who struggle with mental health–even superheroes can have fragile moments. And that’s okay.

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    Not Just Black and White

    Not just black and white: the death of George Floyd.

    May 31, 2020

    I had a difficult time going to sleep last night, haunted by all that is happening in this so-called greatest country in the world. I want the violence to end. I want the virus to go away. I want peace and harmony and prosperity. But most of all, I want change.

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    Extroverts in introverts world

    When extroverts enter the introverts’ world

    March 24, 2020

    Dear Extroverts: We’re now a little over a week into the COVID-19 induced isolation, and undoubtedly by now you extroverts are climbing the walls. You’ve missed out on family gatherings, […]

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    To hashtag or not to hashtag?

    To hashtag or not to hashtag?

    February 27, 2020

    To # or not to #? Strategic use of hashtags can help guide your target audience to your messaging.

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    Artificial Validation - Right Brain Diaries

    Artificial Validation

    January 11, 2020

    You are not the sum of your “likes.” When I was a child, our equivalent of social media was strolling around the neighborhood chatting with friends, a night at the […]

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    Love your children enough.

    Dear Parents: Love your kids enough.

    March 19, 2019

    The recent “college admissions scam” is a reminder that there’s a big difference between wanting the best for your child and risking a lifetime of hard work and your reputation […]

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    An ode to Black & Gold.

    An ode to Black & Gold.

    February 5, 2019

    In the land of Black & Gold, no matter what our faith, the Saints are our religion. And we believe with every fiber of our being. This is a tale […]

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    The Blackout & Gold Second Line – Feb. 3, 2019

    The Blackout & Gold Second Line – Feb. 3, 2019

    February 4, 2019

    Thank you, Who Dat Nation! We did it! Yesterday was an insanely cool celebration of resilience and resolve, with an estimated crowd of over 30,000 people coming out to be […]

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    A defining moment in Saints history

    A defining moment in Saints history

    February 3, 2019

    In all of Saints history, there have been three moments that stand out as the most definitive. The first took place Sept. 25, 2006, when during the New Orleans’ Saints […]

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    Cheated Not Defeated Right Brain Diaries

    Blackout & Gold Second Line Parade – It’s on!

    February 2, 2019

    Sunday, February 3, 2 – 4 pm There’s no fan like a New Orleans Saints fan! As we mourn the untimely ending to the season, we also celebrate what lies […]

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    Dear Mr Goodell: Saints fans still believe

    Dear Mr Goodell: Saints fans still believe

    January 28, 2019

    It’s being reported that the NFL has declined requests for a replay of the final minutes of the NFC Championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints, […]

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    L.A. Rams: even if they win, they lose.

    L.A. Rams: even if they win, they lose.

    January 26, 2019

    So here’s a different perspective… You know who else got cheated when the L.A. Rams Nickell Robey-Coleman committed those malicious “no-call” fouls against the New Orleans Saints‘ Tommylee Lewis? His own […]

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    An open letter to Roger Goodell

    An open letter to Roger Goodell

    January 22, 2019

    Dear Mr. Goodell, Congratulations. The NFL is now the butt of many jokes, not only nationally, but internationally. The clip of the blatant and seemingly intentional helmet to helmet strike […]

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    Ram’s confession, Goodell’s opportunity and Saints celebrations

    Ram’s confession, Goodell’s opportunity and Saints celebrations

    January 21, 2019

    The internet’s abuzz with outrage over NFC Championship game referees’ failure to call blatant pass interference and helmet-to-helmet penalties, ultimately costing the New Orleans Saints a shot at Super Bowl […]

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    New Orleans Saints

    A love letter to the New Orleans Saints

    January 20, 2019

    Dear Drew, Sean and all of our New Orleans Saints, That sound you hear is the collective resonance of die hards’ hearts breaking throughout the city, the state, and yes, […]

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    Doing the right thing

    Doing the right thing

    December 14, 2018

    “Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly.”  ― Mahatma Gandhi Of all the gifts my parents have bestowed upon me during my life, […]

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    Dear America’s Got Talent: We’ve been duped.

    Dear America’s Got Talent: We’ve been duped.

    June 13, 2018

    Dear America’s Got Talent, I’m feeling duped. I love your show. I really do. Seeing ordinary people who lead ordinary lives sharing talents that amaze us and stories that inspire […]

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    Superficial judgment. #ItsNotOkay

    Superficial judgment: It’s Not Okay

    May 11, 2018

    Yesterday, a friend shared with me a story that concurrently broke my heart and infuriated me—that of her beautiful daughter’s superficial boss stating that if the young lady wanted to […]

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    How to avoid internet scams

    To share, or not to share?

    February 19, 2018

    When people share information that’s actually misinformation: how to avoid the internet scams. Social media can be a double edged sword. Sometimes it’s a convenient source of information, and a […]

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    Sexual Assault Revolution

    The Sexual Assault Revolution: when the victims take the power

    November 17, 2017

    It’s overwhelming to see the number of people—both men and women—who are now coming forth and sharing their stories about unwelcome sexual advances of the high powered politicians and Hollywood […]

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    And our flag was still there.

    And our flag was still there.

    September 26, 2017

    One more post re the whole NFL/national anthem protest issue. Think about this, the very words during which some are locking arms and taking a knee: “And the rockets’ red […]

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    Blame Game

    It’s Not My Fault: The Blame Game.

    July 30, 2017

    Finger pointers. We all know them. They’re the folks who navigate through life fumbling through mistakes and avoiding the repercussions. No matter what happens, it’s not their fault. It’s his. […]

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    Ten Commandments of Art

    The Ten Commandments of Art Exhibitions

    July 6, 2017

    For over 15 years, I’ve been immersed in the world of art and artists, including the conception, curation and execution of exhibitions. During that time, I’ve had the pleasure of […]

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    Victims vs Victors - Right Brain Diaries

    Victims vs. Victors: making the choice.

    July 3, 2017

    Some people see challenges as opportunities to create drama. They’re the folks who go through life portraying themselves as perpetual victims, blaming others for their circumstances, however massive or trivial […]

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    The Extra Mile - Right Brain Diaries

    The extra mile: going the distance.

    July 1, 2017

    Roger Staubach, Hall-of-Fame football player and former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, once stated, “There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.” It’s that road less traveled that passes […]

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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