Today is a great day.
I grew up in the era of segregation. Tonight brings tears to my eyes.
My sister tells me that Mother went to Selma for the second march, the one that ended in prayer – not violence.  I grew up seeing and hearing about these things.  Ugly things.
Segregation was an ugly period.
To be sure, there were some kind, caring and even fun times.  I remember being taken to the black high school’s football games by my baby sitter, Georgia. She was a wonderful woman and those …

I was disappointed by Colin Powell’s involvement in taking us into the Iraq war.
He was used, or allowed himself to be used, by the Administration much the same way Adlai Stevenson spoke to the U.N. during the Cuban Missle Crisis. Problem is, he did it backwards. Stevenson did have evidence. Powell had conjecture (some say manufactured evidence). I believe it was, to a great extent, Colin Powell’s gravitas that helped sway opinions toward supporting the invasion of Iraq.
I know. Two different times. Two different …

Of all the things I’ve written in this blog, I can sincerely say that, if I had to choose, this post (and one about Allison Wetherbee) are really the only shared thoughts I really want you to read. I’ve been holding back the temptation to write about this. But, just this moment, I couldn’t hold back anymore.
A great man passed away on September 25, 2008. Tommy Goff.
I could say, he was my high school band director. But, that really doesn’t even begin to tell the story.
His …

Nothing makes you happier than seeing a student and/or alum succeed. Seeing this news brought such a smile to my face.
Congratulations to Margie Maddux Newman, Principal with Hall Strategies in Nashville, TN. Margie has been selected for the PR News Top 15 to Watch list.
The Top 15 to Watch List covers “PR News’ Annual 15 to Watch competition. This program, honoring 15 budding PR leaders and creative practitioners, is open to PR professionals age 30 and under. Nominees must be a practicing communications professional at any of the …