After the Comma
Is PR Fundamental to Democracy
Known by many in the field as the mother of public relations, Betsy Plank died last week at the age of 86. A pioneering executive in the field, it’s worth sharing a few things she had to say about…
Creating Connections from Past to Present
"We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the contest, and must conquer or perish. It is vain to look for present aid: none is at hand. We must now act or abandon all…
No Mow
Like clockwork, I get a haircut every 14 days. I spend many a summer Saturday giving my yard regular haircuts, too, even before it seems obvious to anybody but me that it’s time to mow. There’s just something uniquely…
La Familia
The new U.S. Census form came by mail Saturday—our chance as citizens to be counted. Given all that depends on census data, from policy-making to appropriations, combined with significant change since the last census in 2000, the…
Comings and Goings…and Stayings
We launched Hahn, Texas this past week. A new brand that helps tell the bigger story about our place. During the launch week, it was terrifically gratifying to have many friends come by for a visit. We saw quite a…
