Category Archives: Writing

Thanks to everyone who came to field trip. Hope you enjoyed the experience. Be ready to share any social media you created and other thoughts about what you learned. And Dustin Barnes has agreed to come out to our class … Continue reading →

Call The Mystery Machine. Get Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby on the phone. We have a mystery to solve. For several weeks now, the sign in front of the Jackson City Hall has read this: “City Hal.” Here are … Continue reading →

Yesterday I was able to interview a world-class pianist (Bruce Levingston) and one of America’s top entertainment moguls (Sam Haskell). I learned powerful lessons from both. We’re very fortunate here in Mississippi to not only produce such world-class talent but … Continue reading →

Marie Hull started life taking piano lessons. By age 20, she was making art with a paint brush instead. For the next 70 years, she used her talent in a most proficient way. The Mississippi Museum of Art currently is … Continue reading →

I tend to complain about things I have no control over. I’m not naturally positive — I have to work at it. And some days I don’t work hard enough. The current drought is pissing me off. I refuse to … Continue reading →

Tough times require tough people. You must be tough mentally, physically and emotionally. And you can’t allow others to manipulate your feelings and steal your joy. They have agendas and fears. Don’t play their game — you’ll lose every time. … Continue reading →

I sat this morning and talked with a good friend about bad times. We both have a plateful of challenges; the discussion was a cathartic experience for both of us. Look around. Everyone around you has trouble in their lives. As … Continue reading →