It's been a long time since a visit to America stopped being an infallible formula for strengthening the reputation of read more

It's been a long time since a visit to America stopped being an infallible formula for strengthening the reputation of European politicians. In the last decade, however, that contact with the American ally can result in at least as many headaches as it does advantages.

The best way to break a bad habit is to drop it.

The best way to break a bad habit is to drop it.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, read more

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, earning both a lifesaving award and the Secretary of State's Medal of Honor during that time. We like to think that Macoupin County is safe from the problems of the big city, but unfortunately, violent crimes and methamphetamine production are on the rise in rural areas. My experience working in St. Clair and Madison counties will better able me to confront methamphetamine production and violent crime head-on while still understanding the rural needs of Macoupin County.

We hope that after they get their degrees, they'll make their home and careers back in Texas,

We hope that after they get their degrees, they'll make their home and careers back in Texas,

Now they got me out there in the package,

Now they got me out there in the package,

The part of me which wanders through my mind and never sees or feels actual objects, but which lives in read more

The part of me which wanders through my mind and never sees or feels actual objects, but which lives in and moves through my passions and my emotions, experiences this world as a horrible nightmare.

I always wondered if I was supposed to be excellent at something or not. I think, because of that, I read more

I always wondered if I was supposed to be excellent at something or not. I think, because of that, I have a lot of insecurities about myself.

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.