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Black People

Black People

Shortly after I bought a Cadillac, I ran into an old friend. To me, I just bought a little SUV that cradled my screwed-up hip and empowered me to communicate hands-free in Atlanta’s mind-bending traffic. The old friend checked out my new ride and then said, “I’m...
Are you settling for Grocery Store Tomatoes?

Are you settling for Grocery Store Tomatoes?

I was in a hotel bar, sitting with my friend Johanne, in Park City, Utah. Spoiler alert – Happy hour is not so much of a vibe in Utah. Nevertheless, I was hoping for a glass of wine. So I asked the bartender about options. The sweet young man smiled back at me and...
It’s better when we hold hands

It’s better when we hold hands

I was in Mexico, getting my joy on. I was visiting my cousin. She’s not your ordinary cousin. She’s more like the sister I never had. We share stuff — aspiring stuff, personal stuff, funny stuff. We also share a similar energy and drive. We like strong. We like...
Rise and Whine….

Rise and Whine….

Diggin’ Deep after a Nap’s Night Sleep Why do we take such pride in getting our butts out of bed at five am and doing the GSD strut before the sun comes up? Yet no one is piping into a megaphone that they stayed up until two am doing whatever it is that...
What I Learned from a Crack in my Plan

What I Learned from a Crack in my Plan

Last spring, I was asked to give a keynote at an annual event. I planned to do what I do: Interview the stakeholders and customize my Talk to the Brain™ stories and strategies to apply to their particular vision. But, when I talked to the president, my plan cracked...
I love French Fries!

I love French Fries!

Seriously, I’m the french fry connoisseur. I’m the sommelier of the deep-fried Idaho Golds. I am fully devoted to the pursuit of the perfect french fry. It must be hot, crispy on the outside, lightly salted (none of that weird truffle crap), and it must have a dense...

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