To all of our local heroes in Tyler, Longview, Jackson, Lindale, Kilgore, Hallsville, and all over East Texas--thank you for your service. Not just today. But every day. Every time I look at these photos of my grandfather Roy, I stop and ponder.I look at him at such a young age...
“Thank you for your service.” For more than the three decades that I have publicly acknowledged being a veteran, I continue to hear over and over this professed appreciation. Recently I was admitted to the Portland, VA hospital and once completing her medical intake interview the attending ...
Did you know you probably have a Jersey Guy to thank for the long holiday weekend? Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It also recognizes the deplorable working conditions many endured. It seems difficult today to comprehend the working conditions of ...
During NWABR’s recent Communication Workshop I was asked how to overcome negative feelings towards people with whom we strongly disagree. Remember that not everyone is a good candidate for a feisty conversation. Discern when to engage and when to let things go. If you let it go, release the...
“You talk about the NEA Jazz Masters [fellowships]… what is more primary and critical to the underpinning of our musical heritage than American jazz? It has influenced the world over the decades and will for decade to come.” Portnow sees a “dull future” if Congress looks to reducing...