How wonderful it is to play with someone you feel very close to.

How wonderful it is to play with someone you feel very close to.

The Iraq war was a mistake from the beginning, and when we went in, we went in on the cheap. read more

The Iraq war was a mistake from the beginning, and when we went in, we went in on the cheap. The troops have not been protected. We need to bring them home.

Hypocrisy is the lubricant of society.

Hypocrisy is the lubricant of society.

As natural gas and home heating-oil prices hit record highs, the federal government's failure to meet its obligation to revise read more

As natural gas and home heating-oil prices hit record highs, the federal government's failure to meet its obligation to revise energy-efficiency standards for common appliances calls out for prompt action.

The interest in programs for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds is unbelievable. I think that's because they are getting their first read more

The interest in programs for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds is unbelievable. I think that's because they are getting their first shot at signing up for organized recreation and the parents are eager to get them enrolled and out socializing with other children. I think that developing their skills and physical abilities and keeping them fit starts at an early age.

When we had one (prairie dog) die, it was right under the swing set - right there.

When we had one (prairie dog) die, it was right under the swing set - right there.

When all is said and done, what you'll probably see is some sort of negotiated settlement here, whether it's a read more

When all is said and done, what you'll probably see is some sort of negotiated settlement here, whether it's a breakup fee, or lower purchase price. Neither company has a strong interest in seeing this resolved in the court.

When I arrived in London 11 years ago, restaurant service was terrible. It's getting better every year. Americans tend to read more

When I arrived in London 11 years ago, restaurant service was terrible. It's getting better every year. Americans tend to be over-the-top about complaining.

Most cheerleaders have knee problems. I had just gotten back from the doctor about two weeks before this happened with read more

Most cheerleaders have knee problems. I had just gotten back from the doctor about two weeks before this happened with a bruised meniscus and tendonitis in my patella. A lot of the girls on the squad have irregular cartilage and torn ligaments.