Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Levee

Fog coming off the river crept over the hill like a cat stalking its prey.  It was early morning.  And the only sounds she could hear were her footsteps and breath.  She cherished her early morning runs on the river’s … Continue reading

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CARTOON: Where’s Gadhafi?

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Let the Lord be with the East Coast

On this date six years ago, Katrina had raked across South Florida. It was back over open water and was beginning its march toward destiny. The Gulf Coast was just hours away from having its life changed forever. Today the … Continue reading

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Monuments

A new Martin Luther King, Jr. monument is now on the Washington Mall.  It’s large. It’s grand. It’s powerful. But it’s not as powerful as much smaller monument to him nearby. That monument is just  four words and a date … Continue reading

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Friday Free-For-All

Good morning. What’s up?

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Leaders

This week two news stories shook me harder than the East Coast earthquake.  The first was the announcement that Tennessee’s legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt has been diagnosed early Dementia/Alzheimer’s.  The second was that visionary Apple CEO Steve Jobs was … Continue reading

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CARTOON: Fault

Yes, I ripped one of my own tweets off.

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The man of few words

Something happened to him when he was one. But no one knew quite what. It took him years to learn to talk. He had the words bouncing around in his brain — he just couldn’t couldn’t get them out.  It … Continue reading

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Thursday Free-For-All

Good morning. Have a great day.

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The sweeper

This is based on a conversation I just had with an Ambassador for Downtown Partners. She was great. Not totally sure I’m the guy having the pity party but I can tell you this, she did inspire me to come … Continue reading

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