Everyone's first concern is always the grass or their crops, but trees can suffer too.

Everyone's first concern is always the grass or their crops, but trees can suffer too.

I started focusing on strength and conditioning. I got serious about it.

I started focusing on strength and conditioning. I got serious about it.

We have a number of major budget productions that either have looked seriously at or are in the process of read more

We have a number of major budget productions that either have looked seriously at or are in the process of considering the state for 2006. So it's about 180 degrees from what we were at this time a year ago.

I was pleased with the effort our kids put forth from the start of the game. We got a little read more

I was pleased with the effort our kids put forth from the start of the game. We got a little bit sloppy at the end and we need to be sharper. We need to keep getting better.

The most important thing is small businesses find their niche.

The most important thing is small businesses find their niche.

A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by relaxation... is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run.

A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by relaxation... is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run.

We don't have any hard statistics yet on all the damage done by Hurricane Katrina. Apparently the damage was minimal read more

We don't have any hard statistics yet on all the damage done by Hurricane Katrina. Apparently the damage was minimal in the major cotton-producing areas of Mississippi and Louisiana.

I hope that the School Board will see the wisdom of providing bus monitors, at least for all buses transporting read more

I hope that the School Board will see the wisdom of providing bus monitors, at least for all buses transporting elementary school students.

Right now the only thing that will beat us is ourselves.

Right now the only thing that will beat us is ourselves.