What’s seems awful at first is often better than we realize. Earth shattering statement, right?  I suspect you probably have never heard that before.  Just like you’ve probably never had chicken soup after catching a cold, held your breath while crossing a bridge, or made a wish while blowing a dandelion.  I know it’s true. [...]

We received about four inches of snow last night here in the Delta. I was returning from New Orleans and crossed the bridge in Yazoo City right at dusk. Up to that point I had driven mostly in scattered rain, with a bit if sleet here and there. But as soon as I crossed the [...]

I love this story from this morning’s Today Show.  My friend Kathy Cox shared it with me, as she said it reminded her of some of the programs we are doing through the Delta Arts Alliance.  I think she’s right, and I hope we can encourage the thoughtfulness and smiles that the children in this [...]

Who Dat ! I haven’t been this excited to watch a Saints came since September 25, 2006.

OK, I admit it. I’m pandering a bit. But what the heck, I’m posting this anyway. I’ve been researching a presentation I’m giving in a few weeks, and came across this video from NBC News. Is it a shameful plug for Starbucks? A fabrication? Perhaps. But who cares. Because, what if it is true? What [...]

I love creative use of photography, and this stop motion video is one of those instances. It’s an ad for the 50th anniversary of the Olympus Pen camera, and it’s just brilliant. Stop motion within stop motion. Take a look, I think you’ll enjoy it as well. ~wj