We missed Valentine's Day by about a week. You can tell your guy you'll trade him this play for three read more

We missed Valentine's Day by about a week. You can tell your guy you'll trade him this play for three action movies -- football or sports stories or blowing up cities. Just make a deal.

I'm finding that people think it's a choice, for me to have Woody. He's my best buddy, I'm never lonely, read more

I'm finding that people think it's a choice, for me to have Woody. He's my best buddy, I'm never lonely, and he really helps me.

We suffered a 5- to -6 percent loss in business till Saturday as an impact of the Aug. 17 occurrence,

We suffered a 5- to -6 percent loss in business till Saturday as an impact of the Aug. 17 occurrence,

I am always looking for an opportunity to compete personally. I feel this sets a good example, and I try read more

I am always looking for an opportunity to compete personally. I feel this sets a good example, and I try to lead by example when at all possible.

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. read more

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. But the first time I was behind the wheel of a fire truck, I was awestruck by the responsibility. Sure you can run a stoplight, but you have to make sure the intersection is clear before you do. That's when I realized each level you reach in the fire department brings on new responsibility. And there are more people under your wing.

Most employees view base salary as a barometer of their worth, so thinking about a steady decrease in the amount read more

Most employees view base salary as a barometer of their worth, so thinking about a steady decrease in the amount of money being provided to them has had a psychological impact. That's why organizations looked to variable pay as a way to counteract that -- until recently.

You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because read more

You can't worry if it's cold; you can't worry if it's hot; you only worry if you get sick. Because then if you don't get well, you die.

Everything has changed. An interview has become such a confrontational thing. It makes you very defensive.

Everything has changed. An interview has become such a confrontational thing. It makes you very defensive.

I've signed up until 2008 and I am happy.

I've signed up until 2008 and I am happy.