Often, taking stock takes place in the context of a crisis. This is maybe a not-so-painful way to do it.

Often, taking stock takes place in the context of a crisis. This is maybe a not-so-painful way to do it.

Being directed down that pathway is very helpful.

Being directed down that pathway is very helpful.

When I was introduced to the crew on the first occasion, I told them I didn't expect to enhance it read more

When I was introduced to the crew on the first occasion, I told them I didn't expect to enhance it - I'd just try not to damage it!

The Islamic world took a real beating because of what the clerics did in northern Nigeria, ... Islamic countries should read more

The Islamic world took a real beating because of what the clerics did in northern Nigeria, ... Islamic countries should be praised for doing so much to bring the spread of polio back under control.

Once the ref blows his whistle, I yell out, 'That's a terrible call' and then I start booing with everybody read more

Once the ref blows his whistle, I yell out, 'That's a terrible call' and then I start booing with everybody else.

My mom says for a good half-hour he searches for me everywhere, so it's hard to leave him when I read more

My mom says for a good half-hour he searches for me everywhere, so it's hard to leave him when I know he does that.

The girls had to play in the rain for most of the first nine holes and the wind was gusting read more

The girls had to play in the rain for most of the first nine holes and the wind was gusting for the whole day.

This so-called election is a total farce. No citizen or democratic party is willing to participate.

This so-called election is a total farce. No citizen or democratic party is willing to participate.

You can't beat about the bush. Blair was a negative factor on the doorstep, time and time and time again.

You can't beat about the bush. Blair was a negative factor on the doorstep, time and time and time again.