Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us-and read more

Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us-and those around us - more effectively. Look for the learning.

We took our time to examine all the alternatives. We tried to make the best deal we could.

We took our time to examine all the alternatives. We tried to make the best deal we could.

They've removed anything you can tie a rope to.

They've removed anything you can tie a rope to.

They are so savvy. They roll out the red carpet. They can really talk about the quality of the area.

They are so savvy. They roll out the red carpet. They can really talk about the quality of the area.

The sad part is, there will be no problem selling out those $1,000 parties. Playboy will be in the same read more

The sad part is, there will be no problem selling out those $1,000 parties. Playboy will be in the same venue at $2,000 a pop, and people will spend all kinds of money. But we struggle because we don't have Playboy bunnies. We in the nonprofits are doing everything but selling ourselves at auction.

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.

Baghdad is at the heart of the major issues of our time. For a foreign correspondent it is a dream read more

Baghdad is at the heart of the major issues of our time. For a foreign correspondent it is a dream to be there.

They believe in their heart of hearts that their comprehensive plan is going to do more than Hilton's $70 per read more

They believe in their heart of hearts that their comprehensive plan is going to do more than Hilton's $70 per share.

The higher up you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of read more

The higher up you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it's considered to be your style.