Author Archives: Merrill Wautlet

Like many of you I have had my brief, well actually exceedingly brief, encounters with people who have achieved celebrity status, fame, wealth, and power. The following is a recap of those encounters that were most memorable to me. Some folks may … Continue reading →

I have always been very active as a volunteer. In fact since I began my professional life upon graduation from college in 1981 I can’t recall a time when I wasn’t part of some civic or charitable organization. But today … Continue reading →

The Joyce Machine was my mother, Joyce Cuccia Wautlet. My friends called her the Joyce Machine because her motor was always revving. The woman was colorful, complicated, and tough. She was born in 1923 in New Orleans, the second of … Continue reading →

I loved comic books as a young boy. One of my favorites was The Challengers of the Unknown. It was about four men who survived a plane crash, decided they were living on borrowed time, and they partnered together to … Continue reading →

Marriage. It is the union of two people who profess their love for one another so profoundly that they want to legally and spritually bond via a ceremony. That is the fun part. The work begins once the Honeymoon is over … Continue reading →

In 2010 I wrote a blog that endorsed the need to embrace technology or risk losing relevance in today’s economic landscape. One aspect of technology that people far and wide have gotten on board with is social networking. The facebook … Continue reading →

My wife and I are the parents of two wonderful boys, both of whom are profoundly autistic. Being far from typical we still did our best to try and function like any normal family during the holiday season. The only problem was … Continue reading →

All of us have regrets and ponder things we would do differently if we could go back in time and get a second chance. For me one regret stands out first and foremost. I wish I had served my country. … Continue reading →

When I was growing up and became self aware about sports the one thing I noticed was the sheer joy athletes experienced when they accomplished something significant. What I also saw was that most athletes were very matter of fact about their … Continue reading →

Many of you out there probably don’t know who Karnell Hatcher is. He is a college student at LSU. A junior he also happens to play safety on the LSU football team. I became aware of Karnell Hatcher by watching … Continue reading →