The Idea Blog

Last week, High Point University hosted Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger as part ... » Continue reading "Ruuuudy! Ruuuudy! Ruuuudy!"

"The promotion of the brand called Obama is a case study ... » Continue reading "Brand Obama"

Last evening I was doing a chore around the back of the house when I looked up and saw a ... » Continue reading "Deer migration"

He had already passed from much of the advertising industry's conscience, perhaps, but Hal Riney, who died Monday in San ... » Continue reading "Hal Riney dies"

Samantha Power's interview on Monday's Colbert Report was timely and insightful. Yes, she's followed by the "Hillary's a monster" ... » Continue reading "No more ticker tape parades"

Those who know me and my politics may be surprised to learn that I had great admiration and a sort ... » Continue reading "William F. Buckley, Jr."

Great piece online at nytimes.com by Timothy Egan where he riffs on reading and ... » Continue reading "Timothy Egan’s take on reading"

One day after the big game, the day before Super Tuesday. What could be better than a visit from Reebok's ... » Continue reading "Terry Tate, Office Linebacker"

I loved watching Fred Friendly's "What would you do?" series. A bunch of important people sitting around a table as ... » Continue reading "What would you do?"

I'm far from a "feminist," obviously, but I am moved by a cause. Even more by a story. In more than ... » Continue reading "Isabel Allende"