Chilling in Sedona

The view from the the Sky Ranch Lodge above Sedona

I never thought I’d visit Sedona.

I’d heard of it, but nothing that I heard moved me one way or the other.  There’s plenty of stunning natural beauty within an …

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Save the New Orleans Musicians Clinic

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Left to right: Bo Dollis, Big Chief of the Wild Magnolias (lead singer of what may be the funkiest funk band of all time); rhythm and blues artist Al “Carnival Time” Johnson; singer Michelle Davis; poet Chuck

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How to get an Academy Award nomination – on a budget

…When all the odds are stacked against you

My friend Rick Goldsmith has just received his second nomination for an Academy Award, this time for his feature length documentary “The Most Dangerous Man in America” which he made with Judith …

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A night to remember

Win, lose, or draw I wanted to be with my friends in New Orleans and this was what it was like last week.

Shot with my Flip camera and edited by my friend Matt Lipscomb with big assists from Steve …

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“Finish strong” – and they did

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You can’t control the outcome of anything 100%.

But what you can control 100% is to have heart. And dedication. And loyalty. And that sums up New Orleans people to a “t.”

Four and a half years ago, their city …

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Economics Made Simple – Part Two

In Economics Made Simple – Part One, we saw that governments just love to mess with the money supply.

One school of economic thought, the Keynesian School, think that’s a great idea.

(Before you attribute Keynesian manipulation to …

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Economics made simple

What happens when a Spike TV producer and an economics professor get together?

This entertaining – and informative – video explains the two major theories of modern economics.

One, Keynesian, says when you run into trouble, print more money. The …

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Lessons from last night’s game

Saints 31, Vikings 28

It was an honorable, hard-fought game. I won’t gloat in victory.

Either team could have easily won.

I’m not going to say the best team won, but it is true that the team that got the …

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Saints win! Sale on

saints logoSaints victory sale starts NOW!

All day this Monday and Tuesday, we’ll be rolling back tuition for System 2010 to 2009 levels to celebrate the Saints making it to the Super Bowl.

Four and a half years after the federal …

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May the best man win – Drew Brees

Drew Brees has cracked the word’s best kept success secret: W-O-R-K with enthusiasm thrown in for good measure.

Even if you don’t like football, you should watch this. If you’re a fan, this will blow your mind.

If you’re wondering …

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