Louisiana has produced one of the top tennis coaches in the nation.  He is called Coach Red by the hundreds of great athletes he has coached over the years. Coach David “Red” Ayme, starred as a top player himself at Nichols State University, then went on to join legendary coach Nick Bollettieri where you find...Read More

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The present financial disaster in Louisiana has cost the Louisiana economy almost three billion dollars. Check this figure again.  Not three million, or 300 million, but three billion dollars.  No, it’s not because of the oil spill.  The loss is worse for it’s been going on for years and there is no end to the...Read More

Thursday, July 22, 2010 Baton Rouge, Louisiana A LOUISIANA DISASTER MORE COSTLY THAN THE GULF OIL SPILL!  The present financial disaster in Louisiana has cost the Louisiana economy almost three billion dollars. Check this figure again.  Not three million, or 300 million, but three billion dollars. And the timing could not be worse.  The Bayou...Read More

I was in North Carolina last week taking in the 60 degree weather as I try to do every few months.  I’m a Chapel Hill grad, and have always had a special affinity up in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  And, of course, I had to go check up on my mountain”¦right?  I mean, everybody ought...Read More

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A Louisiana fisherman went to the President’s Commission to investigate the Gulf oil spill last week.  His name is Drew Landry and he gave the panel a message through a song he wrote while playing his guitar.  He represents the strong feelings of thousands of Louisianans who have been directly affected by this disaster that is...Read More

  Jim’s Common Sense has a lot to consider this Sunday. So many “off the wall” stories to discuss and review. Let’s start with Mel Gibson.  What’s up with this guy?  An international superstar that goes nuts in his private life.  Is he really trying to self destruct?  What a fall from grace for a...Read More

  NO NEW COLUMN THIS WEEK JIM’S ON VACATION. About the last thing on anyone’s mind right now, particularly in my home state of Louisiana, is whether or not Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.  It’s pretty much a “done deal,” right?  Whoever the President wants, the president gets,...Read More

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Thursday, July 8th, 2010 Baton Rouge, Louisiana A NEW SUPREME COURT JUSTICE: WHO CARES? About the last thing on anyone’s mind right now, particularly in my home state of Louisiana, is whether or not Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.  It’s pretty much a “done deal,” right?  Whoever the...Read More

There is amazing video of a gun battle in Afghanistan that serves as a stark reminder that freedom isn’t free. A 23 year old Brit soldier, Lance Corporal Adam Smith, was on his very first foot patrol in Afghanistan when he was struck in the head by enemy fire. He miraculously survived, and his video...Read More

I’ll tell you what. It’s hard to beat politics in Alabama when it comes to gun totin’ God fearin’, patriotic candidates for congress who continually invoke the founding fathers as a way to solve all the nation’s problems. Check out the latest below from Congressional candidate Rick Barber. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/6iQ7ZDUutU4" width="425" height="344" allowfullscreen="true" fvars="fs=1" /]Read More

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So your life is a bit dull now, and you really don’t have any interesting friends to hang out with?  You want a new pal to share your moods, keep you company and help you pass your free time?  Simple.  The internet today solves all your problems”¦right?  Now all you have to do is just...Read More

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When the deep water Horizon well first began spurring thousands of gallons of oil into the Gulf, sympathy from around the nation poured into Louisiana.  The country and the world watched in horror as the Bayou State once again wrestled with the elements of nature and the manmade disaster that followed. But as more states...Read More

July 4th has been an important holiday but today, more and more people do not know why we actually celebrate this day. If you are not up to date on your history of the United States, July 4th, 1776 is the day that the colonies decided to declare themselves independent of Britain. Today, we celebrate...Read More

CBS news raised questions about Louisiana demanding federal help, but then not putting it to use. Gov. Bobby Jindal has been demanding more federal help for weeks. “We will only be winning this war when we’re actually deploying every resource,” “They (the federal government) can provide more resources” and “It’s clear the resources needed to...Read More

Thursday, July 1st, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana LOUISIANA TAKES MEDIA HITS OVER OIL SPILL ISSUES! When the deep water Horizon well first began spurring thousands of gallons of oil into the Gulf, sympathy from around the nation poured into Louisiana.  The country and the world watched in horror as the Bayou State once again wrestled...Read More

Now look folks.  Enough is enough!  A lot of us are getting really tired of the average American being called stupid.  Welllll.  At least that applies to all my listeners here in Louisiana.  What about you?   Can you pass the test?  Take a look below. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/fJuNgBkloFE" width="425" height="344" allowfullscreen="true" fvars="fs=1" /]Read More

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  HELL YES!  Roseanne Roseannadanna summed it up pretty well in trying to make sense out of the trials and tribulations of Louisiana.  “Well, it just goes to show you, it’s always something.” Now we are hearing cry’s that Louisiana is unable to take care of all its problems, and should be treated differently than...Read More

     Thursday, June 24th, 2010 Baton Rouge, Louisiana SHOULD THE FEDS MAKE LOUISIANA A PROTECTORATE? HELL YES!  Roseanne Roseannadanna summed it up pretty well in trying to make sense out of the trials and tribulations of Louisiana.  “Well, it just goes to show you, it’s always something.” Now we are hearing cries that Louisiana...Read More

As the massive oil flow continues to spill into the Gulf, many who are affected have a blunt opinion of what needs to be done.  From the President to the average guy living and working off the Louisiana coast. Take a look and some of the thoughts being expressed below. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/Oe3sFVQBY7s" width="425" height="344" allowfullscreen="true"...Read More

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Thursday, June 17th, 2010 Baton Rouge, Louisiana RISK TAKERS STICK IT TO THE TAXPAYERS! And if thou stare long enough into an abyss, The abyss will also gaze into thee.” Nietzsche Melville’s Moby Dick is a popular semblance right now for our unquenchable search for oil, and, like Captain Ahab, the consequences that often lead...Read More

  Jim will be on the radio all this week from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at http://www.wjbo.com.  And remember his Sunday Show from 9:00 am until 11:00 am central time  heard right here on this site. When oil companies, in pursuit of huge profits, follow unchartered paths, are they properly assessing the risk involved?...Read More

Outrage over BP’s role in the massive oil spill is widespread and Louisiana congressmen are known for their histrionics but Rep. Joseph Cao from New Orleans took it to a whole new level at this week’s  congressional hearing on America’s energy future featuring a lineup of the country’s top oil executives.  Other congressmen suggested that...Read More

On my national radio show that airs each Sunday, I have a number of listeners in Utah who listen over several stations, including KHQN in Spanish Folk, Utah, and KNAK located in Delta , Utah.  One of the listeners from this region urged me to take a look at the paintings of John McNaughton, who...Read More

Living down in Louisiana, I’m and outdoorsman and do enjoy fishing a god bit.  I don’t get out in the Gulf much, especially now as you can well imagine.  But I like to freshwater fish up at our family camp in St. Francisville, just north of my home here in Baton Rouge. And since my...Read More

    JIM BROWN ON THE RADIO MONDAY, JUNE 14TH-5 to 7 pm LISTEN LIVE at  http://www.wjbo.com    If one lesson can be learned from both the Gulf Oil spill and the Wall Street financial bailout debacle, it’s that oversight by competent regulators is critical to protect the public. The current and ongoing oil spill disaster...Read More

Thursday, June 10th, 2010 Grand Isle, Louisiana IS THERE ANYONE IN THE GOVERNMENT WE CAN TRUST? If one lesson can be learned from both the Gulf Oil spill and the Wall Street financial bailout debacle, it’s that oversight by competent regulators is critical to protect the public. At every level of the governmental process, elected...Read More

As many of you know, I’m a diehard baseball fan.  I go to spring training in Tampa, Florida every year.  I was in Busch Stadium in St. Louis back in 1954 to see Stan “the Man” Musial hit five home runs on the same day in a double header. I’ll be in the new Yankee...Read More

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Once a year, former Louisiana state senators come to the capitol for a reunion.  I was first elected as a senator back in 1971, and served for eight years in what many good government observers feel was one of the  most progressive and productive times in the history of state government.  It’s a treat to...Read More

We are all motivated by money to some degree”¦.right?  Yes, money can be a powerful motivator, but as studies performed by universities around the country (and this video below) explain, rewarding people financially only works to a point. Beyond that, you need autonomy and purpose.  You will find the following verbal commentary a fascinating review...Read More

With all the media attention on the Gulf oil spill, the financial disaster caused by Wall Street has slipped out of the public eye. But I’m convinced there is trouble in River City.  A.I.G., the countries’ largest insurance company, still has big problems despite a $185 billion bailout by taxpayers”¦.you and me. And the big...Read More

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British Petroleum is certainly everyone’s villain these days.  And for good reason.  But now, right in the middle of their desperate effort to cap this massive oil spill, the Feds move in to possibly bring criminal charges.  Doesn’t this put a damper on BPs efforts to get this leak sealed?  Or are BP officials running...Read More

        `Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 Baton Rouge, Louisiana IF YOU DESTROY BRITISH PETROLEUM, THEN WHO IS THE REAL LOSER? British Petroleum, the overseas oil giant, is under siege from every direction as they struggle to cap the massive Gulf oil spill.  The BP stock price has plummeted 25% since the start of...Read More

Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon represents a district that will soon be covered along its entire southern border in oil.  He has been a guest on my national radio show (see above) for the past several weeks, and has spent the bulk of his time over the past month on Louisiana’s oil slick coast.  In an...Read More

Well as you can see from the photo above, I was “in that number” Sunday night to hear Kenny Chesney, Brooks and Dunn, and a whole array of nationally known country singers in Tiger Stadium. More than 50,000 people cheered Chesney as the country music star ended the 16-act, two-day Bayou Country Superfest. I had...Read More

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I’ll tell ya,’ it’s no holds barred and kickin’ butt time in Alabama political campaigns.  Tim James, the Republican candidate for governor, has a TV spot about making the state’s test for a driver’s license be written in only English that’s generated buzz, but it pales next the rifle-toting, tough-talking candidate for Agriculture Commissioner, one...Read More

A massive oil spill!  Were all these years of oil money worth it?  Or did Louisiana make a deal with the devil in dealing with the abundant minerals the state has?  My new column is up, and it , unfortunately, may be time to pay the piper for not being good stewards of Louisiana’s environment. ...Read More

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 Venice, Louisiana DID LOUISIANA MAKE A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL OVER OIL? The blame game is in full force as the Gulf catastrophe oil spill continues to directly attach the Louisiana coast.  BP, the giant British corporation that drilled the defective well, is taking the blunt of everyone’s criticism.  But BP...Read More

MEMORIAL DAY, for Americans, is a day dedicated to the military people who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the security of the countrymen. The Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May every year and following the tradition, this year it will be observed on this Monday, May 31, 2010. What is Memorial...Read More

It seems like all we her on the news is continuing coverage of the Gulf oil spill, and controversy over a lack of any consistent immigration policy.  I’m a big Ray Stevens fan, and he  takes the politicians in Washington head on as he points out how wishy washy the country’s approach to immigration has...Read More

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Oil spill problems continue to mount along the Gulf Coast.  What was once a fairly contained south Louisiana problem has now become a massive problem for the entire Gulf Coast and possibly the east coast.  It’s hard to put into  words the extent of the damage to the marshes in south Louisiana.  The soft delicate...Read More

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Thursday, May 20th, 2010 Baton Rouge, Louisiana IS THE GOVERNMENT TRYING TO SAVE US FROM OURSELVES? George Orwell’s novel 1984 paints a disturbing and chilling scenario where one can be accused of a crime, arrested and prosecuted merely for thoughts in the mind. “The thought police would get him just the same. He had committed”¦...Read More

In recent years, the federal government has promised us safety, but at one heck of a price.  We live in a brave new world today.  Surveillance cameras monitor most areas of our lives. When the government chooses, it can listen in on our telephone calls and read our e-mails.  And now, the U.S. Supreme Court...Read More

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Actor Kevin Costner, who has come to save the day in many movies, may be a key player in cleaning up all the oil spill mess off the Louisiana coast.  Could there be a Hollywood ending to the Gulf oil spill. The “Waterworld” movie star has invented a device that cleans oil from sea water....Read More

As most of you readers who have followed my website and columns over the years well know, I’m a diehard basketball fan, having played a bit years ago.  North Carolina legendary basketball Coach Dean Smith recruited me to come to Chapel Hill back in 1958. C Some guy came to Carolina a little after me...Read More

The first big, blockbuster movie I can remember is the first Star Wars film.  I was hooked from the get go and cheered on Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2) and the whole gang as they battled the evil empire.  The first film came out 30 years ago, and I’m...Read More

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IN LOUISIANA OIL SPILL DID STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES DROP THE BALL? It didn’t take long for the blame game to begin shortly after the tragic Gulf oil explosion. State and Federal officials were in lock step in declaring that British Petroleum (BP), who had leased the gulf oil track from the federal government, was...Read More

Thursday, May 6th 2010 Venice, Louisiana IN LOUISIANA OIL SPILL DID STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES DROP THE BALL? It didn’t take long for the blame game to begin shortly after the tragic Gulf oil explosion.  State and Federal officials were in lock step in declaring that British Petroleum (BP), who had leased the gulf oil...Read More

A delightful, older couple, Marlo and Frances Cowan, traveled to the Mayo Clinic to have a check up, and had some time to kill.  There was a piano in the atrium of the clinic, so they stopped for a bit to play.  The have become an overnight sensation on Youtube.  Maybe I’m just getting older,...Read More

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has taken some roosting and hits from some skeptics on the national level for his all out call for federal help to deal with the present oil spill crisis.  They say that Jindal is being inconsistent and “two faced” in opposing many federal programs, including the stimulus package, while now asking...Read More

My second home has been, for many years, Linville, North Carolina, high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the Tar Heel state’s northwest corner.  I ski in the winter, hike watch the leaves change in the fall, then golf and take in bluegrass music in the summer.  Maybe some fly fishing in the spring.  And...Read More

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The blogosphere is full of many important issues to write about.  Often, it is hard to choose a subject.  Terrorists, immigration, rip offs on Wall Street, oil spills”¦the list can go on and on.  But hey, today is my birthday.  Can you believe I hit seventy?  So I paused for just a bit, and write...Read More

Thursday, May 6th, 2010 Baton Rouge, Louisiana I’M SEVENTY? YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING! I woke up this morning, followed my normal routine of walking the dogs, picking up the morning papers, pouring my large glass of orange juice half filled with water to dilute it down, checked my emails, walked out to glance over...Read More

Billy Joe shaver has been around longer than me, and I’ve heard him sing many times.  We’ve gotten to know each other over the past 15 years.  He’s a survivor like me.  Willie Nelson says “Billy Joe shaver may be the best songwriter alive today.”Â  His songs talk about a life full of hard times,...Read More