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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
To # or not to #? Strategic use of hashtags can help guide your target audience to your messaging.
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, […]
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.
Simone Biles has sent an important message to those who struggle with mental health–even superheroes can have fragile moments. And that’s okay.
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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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