New Orleans


The Engagement

The Engagement

I’ve given the short, short version several times to many people, but there is always a plethora (Three Amigos) of questions that ensue about the setup, espionage and deceit (necessary) that took place to make this magical event everlasting and memorable. Three months of planning and preparation went into the engagement night, so I’ve decided [...]

Use Google to Spy

Use Google to Spy

Christien Louviere having fun with Google Analytics. I found Killona, Louisiana through virtual geography.

 Jordan Clock Tower Commercial - Become Legendary

Jordan Clock Tower Commercial - Become Legendary

I was a huge Michael Jordan fan when I was young. I used to try, notice the italics, to imitate him as a kid. I watched the training videos, read the Bios and scraped together what I could on the young Internet. Jordan and Nike have always put together wonderful commercials. [...]

Eleanor Roosevelt Wouldn’t Like Starbucks

Eleanor Roosevelt Wouldn’t Like Starbucks

Earlier this year, Howard Schultz decided to return to his vision at Starbucks (SBUX), and everyone is anxious to see if he can turn around the coffee bean behemoth. Hopefully, he can “pull a Steve Jobs.” About a year ago, I gave my McStarbucks theory about Starbucks starting to serve breakfast. Two months ago they [...]

…And We’re Back!

I apologize for the five month absence in writing. I’ve had several people asking me what I’ve been up to since I haven’t made a post in awhile. I’ve been working on a few start-up projects that have taken up the majority of my free time. One project was to get this [...]

New Orleans 2 Years Later

It’s been two years now since Katrina hit my town. I was just commenting to my best friend, now roommate, last night that I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since. I’m having trouble believing that it’s been a year since I wrote my last annual post! Last year I reflected on [...]

Spirit of New Orleans


New Traditions


My Black Friday


Showing Affection to Your Family


Saints Reopening Dominance


The Meaning of Saints


Katrina Anniversary (367 Days Later)


Generational Networking (That Box)


Sports Shorts 7/30-8/5/06