The charisma, the celebrity, around John Paul was so strong that, in a way, the religious significance of the event read more

The charisma, the celebrity, around John Paul was so strong that, in a way, the religious significance of the event sort of fades from view. Benedict is obviously determined that is not going to happen. He's trying very hard to make sure the focus is on the ritual, not the person.

You do not destroy an idea by killing people; you replace it with a better one.

You do not destroy an idea by killing people; you replace it with a better one.

It would appear as though I cannot catch second place. I'm fine. I'm feeling OK. I accomplished what I wanted read more

It would appear as though I cannot catch second place. I'm fine. I'm feeling OK. I accomplished what I wanted to do, and that was run for an elected office and tell people that I was out there and I'm available.

The only thing you can back up negativity with is positive play. If you don't believe in yourself, who do read more

The only thing you can back up negativity with is positive play. If you don't believe in yourself, who do you believe in?

Turtle came in and did a great job for us.

Turtle came in and did a great job for us.

An understanding of the natural world and what's in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but read more

An understanding of the natural world and what's in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment.

We started one year ago, and have had four drives since then. At the first drive we had 33 donations, read more

We started one year ago, and have had four drives since then. At the first drive we had 33 donations, and at the last one in July we had 99. It's amazing. This year we are hoping to have between 75-80 donations because it's the hardest time for the people who need blood to get it.

They work rain or shine. It is just the greatest help to us.

They work rain or shine. It is just the greatest help to us.

The four seniors really organized things. I've seen it occasionally, but usually not everybody. For all seven of them to read more

The four seniors really organized things. I've seen it occasionally, but usually not everybody. For all seven of them to show up in great shape, that's a really big plus for us.