This county is in dire need of affordable housing. We have to use every single tool we have to put read more

This county is in dire need of affordable housing. We have to use every single tool we have to put affordable housing anywhere it can be.

I have to be realistic. Everest has about a 33 percent success ratio. That's a one in three shot. I'm read more

I have to be realistic. Everest has about a 33 percent success ratio. That's a one in three shot. I'm a little older than most. This is my first trip. Most people wind up making a couple of trips before they summit. I don't know what my chances will be.

I am optimistic about the economic recovery.

I am optimistic about the economic recovery.

I've owned a lot of crap in my days -- rental houses and strip malls -- but we finally got read more

I've owned a lot of crap in my days -- rental houses and strip malls -- but we finally got this place, and it's worth all the crap.

We didn't have any hope, either.

We didn't have any hope, either.

But there are some people where it's working fine.

But there are some people where it's working fine.

All he needs is a little time.

All he needs is a little time.

It gave me chills. The men carrying Jesus and the women carrying Mary, and I'm not even Catholic.

It gave me chills. The men carrying Jesus and the women carrying Mary, and I'm not even Catholic.

Residents of low-lying areas, mobile homes and tents should reach higher ground now.

Residents of low-lying areas, mobile homes and tents should reach higher ground now.