At middle age the soul should be opening up like a rose, not closing up like a cabbage

At middle age the soul should be opening up like a rose, not closing up like a cabbage

In peace, competition had become difficult, until the British ship owner cried for war; yet he already felt, without acknowledging read more

In peace, competition had become difficult, until the British ship owner cried for war; yet he already felt, without acknowledging it even to himself, that in war he was likely to enjoy little profit or pleasure on the day when the long, low, black hull of the Yankee privateer, with her tapering, bending spars, her long-range guns, and her sharp-faced captain, should appear on the western horizon, and suddenly, at the sight of heavy-lumbering British merchantman, should fling out her white wings of canvas, and fly down on her prey.

In those days we usually had 12 to 15 boys with two staff. We worked 24/7. You can imagine the read more

In those days we usually had 12 to 15 boys with two staff. We worked 24/7. You can imagine the great experiences we had. Who could forget such things as catching those 'wild' horses when the boys were going to ride horses. The mini-bikes program provided excellent times for the children and the staff. Of course, it was the staff that always got injured.

Bhutan - having looked at its neighbor, Nepal, which is overpopulated, has ruined its environment and is very unstable politically read more

Bhutan - having looked at its neighbor, Nepal, which is overpopulated, has ruined its environment and is very unstable politically - knows what it wants: not to become another Nepal,

I am one of those people who are blessed, or cursed, with a nature which has to interfere. If I read more

I am one of those people who are blessed, or cursed, with a nature which has to interfere. If I see a thing that needs doing I do it.

My mother liked Jim Reeves. I hated his records. He was unbearable.

My mother liked Jim Reeves. I hated his records. He was unbearable.

Big egos are big shields for lots of empty space.

Big egos are big shields for lots of empty space.

We are extremely excited about our opportunity in Indianapolis. You can see why anyone in the banking business would be. read more

We are extremely excited about our opportunity in Indianapolis. You can see why anyone in the banking business would be. Our sweet spot in business is really small- and mid-market-type business lending in addition to retail banking. Indianapolis has seen a lot of growth in small businesses. That's where our growth will come from.

He's got room to fill out. He's a strong kid, he's just lean.

He's got room to fill out. He's a strong kid, he's just lean.