Prior to today, I knew nothing about Louisiana's former Governor Edwin Edwards. Alas, now I know more than I want to know. Now I wish I could un-know what I know. If Edwin Edwards is a new name to you, here is his story a nutshell. He enjoyed a successful political career In Louisiana with [...]
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#3 child, #2 son, #1 creative soul
I never ceases to amaze me how different all my children are. The family thread runs through them and connects them in varying ways that make them part of the colorful eclectic that is our family, but each stand as their own unique prism. I believe this is true of all people and all [...]
Flight 370
I have been following with interest the daily news of what has become a confounding mystery: What happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370? Every day I think the news will come that the plane has been located and the mystery solved, but every day only brings more questions. There is one thing that unfortunately seems [...]
Calling foul…
Far be it for me to be the defender of Wal-Mart. I have nothing to give on that front. I am not a goodwill crusader for corporate America. Having said that, I have to call foul on John Kraft's ad in The Forum that showed two young girls outside selling cookies in sub-zero temperatures and [...]
The Beat Ambassador…
A couple of weeks ago when I walked out of the South Engineering building on campus I was surprised to hear MC Hammer's iconic song U Can't Touch This electrifying the air. It immediately made me smile. I looked around to see where it was coming from. I assumed it had to be coming from [...]
Membership has its benefits…
I like to save money where I can. As such, I sign up for email lists and rewards cards that promise discounts and freebies. I believe that I am now special with the card, that I am part of an elite audience who is favored. It used to be that such programs were few and [...]
The thin blue line…
Our community lost a law enforcement officer today. Lt. Jeff Skuza passed in the early morning hours. His loss is tragic for his family, his law enforcement brethren, and the community he served for over 20 years. Law enforcement is a tough field. The things law enforcement officers see and have to deal with can [...]
THE NEW FORTY 