I am a novelist,

I am a novelist,

I understand the power of this kind of an institution to improve the quality of life for people. I've worked read more

I understand the power of this kind of an institution to improve the quality of life for people. I've worked in nonprofit, humanities-oriented projects all of my life. For me personally, the opportunity to support people's ideas is critical.

I think we're going to continue this cold pattern into March. The real question is how far into March this read more

I think we're going to continue this cold pattern into March. The real question is how far into March this is going to continue.

I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own.

I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own.

They were just hanging around. I just didn't feel comfortable with our lead at the half. That third quarter really read more

They were just hanging around. I just didn't feel comfortable with our lead at the half. That third quarter really helped us.

The circumstances changed when I heard the other proposals.

The circumstances changed when I heard the other proposals.

We have a surplus of natural gas in inventories.

We have a surplus of natural gas in inventories.

I think what the [lawsuit] is going to do is have people realize that the government is there to protect read more

I think what the [lawsuit] is going to do is have people realize that the government is there to protect consumers, not to protect one competitor over another,

The Dick, Jane, and Spot primers have gone to that bookshelf in the sky. I have, in some ways, a read more

The Dick, Jane, and Spot primers have gone to that bookshelf in the sky. I have, in some ways, a tender feeling toward them, so I think it's for the best.