The peer review system is satisfactory during quiescent times, but not during a revolution in a discipline such as astrophysics, read more

The peer review system is satisfactory during quiescent times, but not during a revolution in a discipline such as astrophysics, when the establishment seeks to preserve the status quo.

We know that there's several stages of emotional crisis that people go through. Right now, people are in the stage read more

We know that there's several stages of emotional crisis that people go through. Right now, people are in the stage when they realize things won't work out quite how they thought.

Residents of low-lying areas, mobile homes and tents should reach higher ground now, ... Those who leave the county should read more

Residents of low-lying areas, mobile homes and tents should reach higher ground now, ... Those who leave the county should go north and east, such as to Hattiesburg, Laurel or Meridian.

The things that it saw as priorities 10 years ago, they may still be priorities, but they aren't necessarily the read more

The things that it saw as priorities 10 years ago, they may still be priorities, but they aren't necessarily the only priorities.

One of the blessings of age is to learn not to part on a note of sharpness, to treasure the read more

One of the blessings of age is to learn not to part on a note of sharpness, to treasure the moments spent with those we love, and to make them whenever possible good to remember, for time is short.

A lot of people want to continue life in New Orleans because they love it.

A lot of people want to continue life in New Orleans because they love it.

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage read more

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Had I started anywhere else but Vancouver I would not be here tonight.

Had I started anywhere else but Vancouver I would not be here tonight.

As Governor, I could think of only one way to unify our State that was made up of so many read more

As Governor, I could think of only one way to unify our State that was made up of so many different climates, political beliefs and people, and that was our music.