The DNC in Denver Colorado

To quote The Longest Yard, "Hist-tory" I had the honor to take in some history in person, attending the first two days of the Democratic National Convention in Denver Colorado. To see the State of Alabama cast their votes for an African American for President of the United States when in 1964 (the year I was born) African Americans could not even register to vote in Alabama is just beyond amazing. The spirit and the energy and passion for change charged the room inside the Pepsi Center and all over town.

Aspen Instititute Henry Crown Fellowship

Sundance Producer Conference

There is nothing more dull than a travel nightmare story, but come on I have to share this one. I want to the Sundance Institute for the Producer Conference. I was going to be there for just over 24 hours and it is a 75 min flight. first I missed my outbound flight because Delta made me stand in line for 30 min to re-print a boarding pass. After I switched to Southwest, the entire airport terminal was evacuated. I did finally get back into the airport in time to make my flight and got to Sundance just in time for my panel and meetings. It was great to catch up with freinds and meet the film makers. Becasue I didnt take my outbound Delta flight, they canceled my return ticket. So I spent the entire day flying and waiting in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. airline travel sucks

Obama For President

Alright, before you say "I thought you were for Hilary," let me remind you that Hilary is out of the race. I am surprised by the number of people who have yet to swing their support to Obama because they are still licking their wounds from the primary race. Obama is the real deal. He is a real democrat and while "hope" is not a strategy, it is much needed today in the U.S. and in the world. I want to believe in him because the alternative is too awful to imagine.