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.

Success on any major scale requires you to accept responsibility... in the final analysis, the one quality that all successful read more

Success on any major scale requires you to accept responsibility... in the final analysis, the one quality that all successful people have... is the ability to take on responsibility.

The dollar will weaken. We bought some euros below $1.20. We took advantage of the dip in the euro.

The dollar will weaken. We bought some euros below $1.20. We took advantage of the dip in the euro.

I was glad she was done hitting me, but I didn't want her to hit anyone else.

I was glad she was done hitting me, but I didn't want her to hit anyone else.

We got the job done. We scored early. When we got up 3-0 we wanted to go on from there read more

We got the job done. We scored early. When we got up 3-0 we wanted to go on from there but they played very well defensively.

Conservatively speaking, my understanding of the law is that if Google went to scan in a book without the author's read more

Conservatively speaking, my understanding of the law is that if Google went to scan in a book without the author's permission, then that would be a violation of copyright law. I think it would be great to be able to search text electronically, but you have to get the copyright permission.

Americans should not impose a solution, but this administration will finally have to make it clear what its vision for read more

Americans should not impose a solution, but this administration will finally have to make it clear what its vision for a two-state solution is. Just saying 'a two-state solution' is too ambiguous. The vision has to spell out the details on final status issues such as Palestinian refugees, borders and Jerusalem.

I wouldn't say I'm a very controlling person. For instance, when I talk to the actors, I don't tell them read more

I wouldn't say I'm a very controlling person. For instance, when I talk to the actors, I don't tell them exactly what I want because I want them to surprise me. I even encourage them to change some of the verses of the script if they need to.

During this period he has always been extremely fair in working with us to keep the cost at a minimum read more

During this period he has always been extremely fair in working with us to keep the cost at a minimum while providing maximum exposure. He was instrumental in developing an Air Force Reserve Player of the Game' award presented at all home games. He has promoted Military Appreciation Days and first pitch opportunities for all branches of the military. His patriotism is second to none, and his marketing expertise has greatly benefited the 302nd Airlift Wing recruiting effort over the past ten years.