Intrepid localist
Rebecca Melançon
Locally owned businesses run by people who care about our communities are the foundation of a healthy local economy, not by creating commerce over people but by creating commerce with people. Our future depends on creating thriving local communities with a healthy local business ecosystem. As an intrepid localist for more than 30 years, I am devoted to this pursuit.
Blogs
The Intrepid Localist
My work is focused on giving perspective to local economies but on the national level. I write about current and local business issues and governmental policies in the Intrepid Localist Blog.
Institutional racism: Making space for others
Like many, I’ve been taking a close look at race both introspectively and as institutional racism. It’s been illuminating. I believe that, in this time, given the upheaval that triggered prolonged protests, no one should be exempt from self-examination. I implore all...
Taking back capitalism
The pandemic has brought out the best and the worst of us. Or as my father used to say about Louisiana politics, both cream and scum rise to the top. I hope, in the long run, that this is good. We currently exist in an infrastructure of greed. But we can change that....
Return to normal? No thanks.
We are all anxious to leave this pandemic-ridden world and return to some form of normalcy. The community of friends and commerce where our everyday encounters provide both necessities and connectivity beckons. In our home-bound minds, it was a near perfect world. Or...
Lagniappe
I also write a blog about observations on life and being human. Lagniappe, which means an extra gift, is from my native New Orleans roots.
Life in Pandemia
Human beings are social creatures, pack animals we are. From high society to gangs, we travel in packs. While there are lone wolves, we are not normally isolated. Until now. The pandemic has wrought so much damage and destruction to our health, our communities and our...
Open your multi-colored eyes
Think you’re a bigoted, close-minded, self-righteous jerk? Me neither. In fact, I would say I’m an enlightened, open-minded, self-righteous liberal. But I’ve had a lesson lately that I hope will open your eyes too. Many have been awakened by recent events to...
Am I a racist?
I think not. If you ask anyone who knows me, the answer would be certainly not. But these times call for much more than a popular answer. They call for serious introspection, followed by serious action. Have a discussion! Start a group for a 21 Day Racism Challenge!...