I have to keep busy. I’ve come to realize that staying busy is one of the ways I hold everything together. My mama used to say, “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.” I heard her say it many times growing up, but I’m not sure I ever truly understood what she meant. Now I …
It has been a couple of weeks since the release of my album, Well-Seasoned, and I simply want to say thank you. I am so grateful to every family member, friend, and supporter who has taken the time to stream my music, purchase the album, share a song, or simply send me a word of …
The writing is finished. The recording is complete. The mixing is done. After years of collecting stories, poems, and melodies, Well-Seasoned is finally ready to be shared. The first taste arrives on July 18 with my debut single, “Texas Boots, Louisiana Roots.” Then, on August 2, my birthday, I’ll finally get to serve the whole …
There is something truly magical about hitting pause on the busyness of life to sit down and have a raw, unfiltered conversation. I recently had the absolute honor of being a guest on MLV Speaks, a platform hosted by Terrell Wright that is dedicated to highlighting business owners, changemakers, and creators who are uplifting their …
So… what had happened was… It all started with a T-shirt. For Go Texan Day, I designed a shirt that read Texas Boots. Louisiana Roots. The design was inspired by a logo I had created for my family’s Facebook page, The Frenchwood Connection. I wore the shirt to work, and before I knew it, everyone …
My songs are all over the place. It really is a potluck, which is what one of my friends suggested I call the project. • When I’m happy, I write songs that make you want to dance. • When life gets heavy… the blues. • When my heart is at peace… jazzy vibes. • When …
As I prepare to release Well-Seasoned, I’ve been reflecting on this journey. I’ve been writing poetry and songs since I was in high school. Over the years, I’ve written four books of poetry, and two remain in print: Promise of a Rainbow and In a Heartbeat. Long before this album, writing was already my way …
My writing journey began in 1974, in a dorm room on the campus of Memphis State University. Like many young adults searching for their place in the world, I found comfort, clarity, and self-expression through writing. Armed with a notebook, a pen, and a head full of dreams, I began capturing my thoughts, observations, hopes, …
One of the easiest ways to get better results from AI is to resist the urge to let it sprint from start to finish without supervision. Building in a checkpoint gives you the chance to review the direction, make adjustments, and clarify expectations before too much time is spent heading down the wrong path. Whether …
This week’s AI Tip is all about moving beyond “give me the answer” and into smarter decision-making. When you ask AI to provide multiple options along with the pros, cons, and potential risks of each, you transform it from a simple response generator into a true thinking partner. This approach helps uncover blind spots, compare …
