Sighted on the Appalachian Trail

A Two-Headed JonnyZano Monster. Rare indeed.
On a much-less important note than the sighting of mythical creatures: Darden held Session #2 on the State of the Economy. Here is the link and audio. I'm not sure that those who aren't Darden alums or students can access the video (some fancy permission thing. Almost as elusive as a Jackelope or a Two-Headed JonnyZano), but it's worth a try. It's led by our own Dean Bruner (who is headed toward a high-ranking political nomination if he's not careful) and features 5 Darden Trustee alums.
While we hear on a daily basis about "the opportunities this situation presents for business school graduates", it is nevertheless much more scary (and much less exhilirating) for those making day-to-day decisions in business. I acknowledge this with much respect. Call me on it next July when I dive into my responsibilities at Frito Lay...If I retain a pragmatic perspective I'll be thrilled! When your P&L is staring you in the face it's a lot harder to make the tough call. I guess that's why we pay $120,000 to figure out how to do it well and with aplomb (or at least fancy PowerPoints).
Along the lines of perspective, I often read the adventures of this guy. Daniel's blog details "...a wounded combat veteran turned medical student's road trip around the country to see the land he dedicated eleven and half years of his life to and meet his fellow Americans." Especially amusing is his account of visiting my homeland of Southern Oregon in his SUV named "Pinto Bean". I look forward to his posts because he thinks so uniquely and with a refreshing stream of consciousness that contrasts the at-times-unbearable-sophisticated-articulation I have to possess in b-school.
Thanks, Daniel! Keep us posted! Let us know if you see any Two-Headed JonnyZanos in the Blue Ridge.