These paintings originally were painted for people who just wanted to relax and escape the realities of their world, like read more

These paintings originally were painted for people who just wanted to relax and escape the realities of their world, like pollution and overpopulation. And they still offer us a tremendous escape. They're really just luscious paintings. There's nothing that can substitute for art that is about sensuality and beauty, and that's what we're offering.

The economy is weakening and we're going to see more of the effects of that.

The economy is weakening and we're going to see more of the effects of that.

She has been a pretty strong presence at the company for a long time, and was obviously a big driver read more

She has been a pretty strong presence at the company for a long time, and was obviously a big driver in the launch of Weekend Edition. The fact that she's leaving by mutual agreement indicates that the board is becoming more active, and is willing to make tougher decisions.

The rich man in his castle, / The poor man at his gate, / God made them, high or lowly, read more

The rich man in his castle, / The poor man at his gate, / God made them, high or lowly, / And ordered their estate.

I'm content to stand on tradition. I'm even more content to wipe my feet on it.

I'm content to stand on tradition. I'm even more content to wipe my feet on it.

We're essentially at the same location as the old Isthmus Playhouse. But that is where the similarity starts and ends.

We're essentially at the same location as the old Isthmus Playhouse. But that is where the similarity starts and ends.

We are slipping back into a war situation. If the attacks go on, there will come a time when the read more

We are slipping back into a war situation. If the attacks go on, there will come a time when the army has to retaliate.

I am young. I didn't know that. But I don't recognize myself. That's my problem with the mirror. I see read more

I am young. I didn't know that. But I don't recognize myself. That's my problem with the mirror. I see only the ugliness.

The nice thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from.

The nice thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from.