Corporate U: Why Does a University Need a CMO?
Free thinking universities turn to corporate-think The “ivory tower” of academia has become overshadowed by a new edifice on campus that is reaching ridiculous heights: the corporate tower … Read more
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Lost Journal: New Year’s Resolutions for 1984
Journal entry: January 1, 1984 (age 14) — New Year’s Resolutions So far, it’s been a tumultuous freshman year at Seton Catholic Central High School. I’m starting to … Read more
The Constitution Is in God’s Hands in Paragould, Arkansas
No doubt you had a lot on you mind in December — the dancing of sugar plum fairies, America stumbling toward the fiscal cliff, the outcome of the … Read more
Lost Journal: New Year’s Eve Party of Five
Journal entry: January 1, 1998 (age 28) — New Year’s Eve It seemed like such a good idea at the time. Amanda and I wanted to have everyone over … Read more
Ode 2 2012
Trying to be positive about 2012 And so we bid a not-so-fond farewell to the bow of 2012, another large unwieldy year, as it sinks slowly over the … Read more
The 2013 Follies
Predicting the wackiest events of 2013 Which celebrity will get sued for slugging a paparazzi? Which politician will get caught cheating on his spouse? Whose alcohol-inspired tweet will … Read more
Ballot Measures: Notable Successes in Democracy for 2012
The people make their voices heard via ballot measures This being the season of giving, it’s worth looking back at some special gifts from November’s election that received … Read more
Lost Journal: Brother Specializes in Christmas Coal
Journal entry: December 24, 1994 (age 25) I ripped the Santa-themed Christmas wrapping paper away to reveal a rectangular box with Coca-Cola logos all over it. “Oh,” I … Read more
Guns, Guns and Guns
It’s only human nature to want to take action after such a harrowing traumatic event involving guns. To do something. Anything, to protect our kids. And make sure … Read more
What’s for Dinner? Looking at America’s Food Culture
As we enjoy the traditional holiday season of food-centered celebrations, let’s not only consume, but also reflect on, discuss and consider, what we can do to shape our … Read more
