A White Linen Suit

Back somewhere in the middle 1990s, my fraternity held our Spring formal at a Holiday Inn in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana.

It was late in the evening - more likely early in the morning. One of the ladies in our group wanted to get back in her room since her beau was busy doing "whatever" and still going strong. A few of us escorted her back to her room only to find she didn't have a key.

As we waited in the hall for someone to come back with it, I noticed a figure get off the Read more

just buying milk

I saw him at the grocery store. It was the day after President Obama's inauguration and spirits were high and hopeful in the progressive little college town where he and I live. Though the day meant a lot to many people, for him, I imagine it carried a more bitter than sweet significance. He was coiffed - his hair was touseled, his jeans were pressed. He looked good, maybe too good to ever be president. No one seemed to notice him; this was his hometown after all. But his picture had been all over the magazines for sale Read more

Dionne Warwick

I had grown up singing along with the radio, buying records, going to concerts and joining choirs. I had even sung a solo in a high school concert and another at college. I never could have imagined this particular opportunity occurring.
Jim Nabors called my university's music department and asked if there were some students who would sing Christmas carols at his front door as his holiday guests arrived. The Smothers brothers, Betty White, Florence Henderson, Charo, Richard Crenna...half of TVLand showed up. (Everyone else was arriving in limos, but Florence Henderson drove her own station wagon!)
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Lenny who?

So, I went to a pink floyd concert while in grad school. thought it would be really awesome to add to the experience by having a nice little mind trip. so thinking who I can ask that would be able to help me out. So I see this guy with dreadlocks walking around before the show and I go up to him and ask him if he has anything. He pauses, looks at me, and says "no, I'm high on life," and walks away. I'm thinking ok dude whatever. so I never did find what I Read more

In the Studio with Dick Armey

As a video producer at Syracuse University, I’ve had the fortune of meeting some famous people. These figures include actor Dennis Quaid, Shaquille O’Neal and author Joyce Carol Oates.

However, of all the public figures I have met, no one has captured my attention like former House Majority Leader Dick Armey.

First off, I must give full disclosure. I am no Reagan Republican; in fact I am not even a registered voter. And what captivated me most about Dick Armey was not his party affiliation or political beliefs, but his warm and easygoing personality. One could Read more