
“When Did You Know You’d Made It?” | Weekly Report for February 24, 2023
Monday before last, in the midst of a self-created media frenzy, I sat down for a 30-minute, long-form interview with Mike King, host of ESPN Richmond’s “On the Mic With Mike.” Mike’s a…

Gobbling Up The Deals | Weekly Report for November 25, 2022
Thanksgiving used to be a time for families to gather around the table, reconnect, and give thanks for all the treasures of the harvest. Ah, the turkey, the mashed potatoes, and…

The Worst-Kept Secret | Weekly Report for August 5, 2022
It’s official! We’re opening a third location of the Texas Inn in beautiful downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia. We found the perfect location, and construction has been underway for about a month now. We’re set…

The Truth About Taglines | Weekly Report for May 20, 2022
You’ve probably heard about a thousand taglines. There are good ones. There are bad ones (looking at you Charmin). But what exactly is a tagline? A tagline is a short, memorable…

No Regrets | Weekly Report for April 1, 2022
I managed to live 54 years on this earth without getting a tattoo. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve admired the artistry of tattoos on many occasions. Friends, colleagues, and more recently,…