Back in the day, the Texas Department of Public Safety — and most other state highway patrols, for that matter — used to participate in a program called “Operation Motorcide.”
Day of the Dead? No, It’s Just The Cedar
More than 150 people move to Austin each day. I’m positive that no one’s told them about the cedar, or else they wouldn’t be silly enough to move here. (Thinking that maybe Amazon heard about it and that’s why they decided not to build here??? Maybe not.)
“One of the most underrated skills in business right now is being nice”
According to CNBC, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says that “one of the most underrated skills in business right now is being nice. Nice sells.”
Amen, brother!
I’ve never understood how anyone ever thought that being an asshole is good for business.
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We’re Going To Miss Freedom Of The Press When It’s Gone
You may not realize it, but our democracy is in danger. 
The warning signs have been there for awhile. Most recently, our president praised a U.S. Representative from Montana for physically assaulting a reporter who was asking difficult, uncomfortable questions.
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This Too Shall Pass, or Embracing the Suck
In my career, I’ve had some times that weren’t fun: Layoffs. Bad co-workers. Poor working conditions. Indifferent bosses. Many times, all I’ve been able to do is hang on and wait for things to change.
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In Defense of the News Media … and Democracy
When Karl Rove is telling you to tone things down, you’ve probably gone too far.
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When You Apologize, You’re Not Supposed To Make Things Worse
I was lucky enough to spend some time this July watching the men’s World Cup.
As always, there was masterful footwork, precision passing and the joy and pain that comes with world-class athletes competing against each other with a golden trophy waiting for the winners at the end of the tournament. And, as always, the theatrics also were world-class.
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Nobody Here But Us Chickens
I’ve got to say that with the plastic squawking chicken, you’re never really alone.
Isn’t It A Kick When Things Go Right?
One of my best days at work – ever – was the day I learned that my detective instincts had helped Dallas police solve a murder.
What’s The Plan? And Do You (And Your Staff) Know Where It Is?
“Always, always have a plan”
― Rick Riordan
One of my (fictional) heroes is Leslie Knope, a character on the charming television series Parks and Recreation. Leslie is a Type A+++ person who approaches her work with passion and determination. From organizing the Harvest Festival to the grand opening of the Smallest Park in Indiana, Leslie leaves nothing to chance. She has a plan for literally everything. She is the Queen of Logistics. Leslie’s plans have plans, and they’re easy to find because they’re organized into spiffy binders with the name of each event on the spine of the binder.
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