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The future of communications is in good hands
I still feel young. I think I act pretty young too. But then I speak to college students about their experiences and realize that I am the age, if not a little older, of most of their parents! So maybe I’m not quite as young as I feel? Recently, I did an industry immersion session…
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Planning out What’s Next
I’m done. I’m so over sitting at home and not thinking ahead. I’m a spontaneous planner. What do I mean by that? I like to plan out my experiences while still being open to trying things out on the fly. For instance, I like to plan that I’m going somewhere, say the beach, over a…
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A little bit of fun in this strange time
To have everything that makes New Orleans “New Orleans” cancelled is weird, odd and just doesn’t seem right. Sure, it makes sense and I completely understand the why. But it’s still weird. This past weekend would have been two of my favorite events: the Zurich Classic and weekend one of Jazz Fest. Obviously both have…
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Finding our “normal for now”
Sorry, but this is not the “new normal”. This stay home unless it’s absolutely essential mandate, closure of businesses and worry day in and day out of not only getting sick but having a job the next day is not normal. And it’s not going to last. But the questions remain: When are we going…
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Friend time is necessary, even over video
I’m a social person and being around friends is always something I enjoy. I’ve been blessed to have a vast network of great people in my life, and during this crazy time of staying at home a lot more than what is reasonable for me, I find myself longing for just silly conversation and interaction…
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Making Plans for the Future in This Global Pandemic
In between the work hours, which both Chuck and I are extremely grateful to have, we have started making plans for the post-coronavirus days. Some of them are typical like the places we want to travel to, the changes we want to make to our apartment layout, restaurants and bars we absolutely have to hit,…
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A Quiet New Orleans… and a little PTSD
New Orleans is quiet. It has been for about a week but as the days progress and more people take the “Stay Home” mandate more seriously, it gets to that eerie quiet I saw after Katrina. Being here for work is vastly different than living here. And while so much of the post-Katrina days is…
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When life is the story you’re covering
Too often in the news world, the people covering the story, especially those on the road covering it where the story is happening, become experts…. at compartmentalization. Over the years, I’ve found it’s a tool that I use both in work life, regardless of what I’m doing, as well as personal life. It’s not always…
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Perception versus reality when traveling for work
I recently mentioned that I was back with CNN doing some freelance producing. When I travel for work, especially with CNN, I often get to go to some really fantastic destinations. Everyone thinks I have time to explore and check out the great local offerings from food to wine, beer to popular spots that are…
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Travel time during heightened awareness of coronavirus
Recently, I made the decision to rejoin CNN on a contract (part time) basis. I’m doing some freelance producing while I spend time building my small business and getting a few other projects that will soon be announced off the ground. But back to CNN. I got the call on Saturday afternoon to head to…
Taking on New Adventures
My life: the good, the fun and the crazy
Taking on New Adventures 