The range of subjects covered, some very small and niche, others far more longstanding and seemingly intractable, cause the little grey cells to go into overdrive. In over half a century, this picture has never lost its power and remains iconic.Īttending conferences, especially such a large one as the ASC, is always food for thought. The title of this blog and the picture above relate to Norman Rockwell’s (1964) painting depicting Ruby Bridges on her way to school in a newly desegregated New Orleans.