If anything, things have gotten worse.

If anything, things have gotten worse.

The markets are breaking out of a trading range to the upside, ... We're seeing the best advance decline ratios read more

The markets are breaking out of a trading range to the upside, ... We're seeing the best advance decline ratios in weeks. The rally seems to be pretty broad-based . . . more quality stocks are picking up, adding to techs' leadership.

We have 140 sergeant positions, ... That's a lot. In a city such as Elk Grove, they'll have perhaps 18.

We have 140 sergeant positions, ... That's a lot. In a city such as Elk Grove, they'll have perhaps 18.

Our pitchers just need to pitch and let the other team hit the ball, and more than likely we'll get read more

Our pitchers just need to pitch and let the other team hit the ball, and more than likely we'll get them out.

I'm going to go in, keep my mouth shut and just listen to the guys, ... I have to earn read more

I'm going to go in, keep my mouth shut and just listen to the guys, ... I have to earn the respect of my teammates and coaches, and I'm going to do whatever it takes to earn that respect.

I'm not surprised by the intensity, I didn't have to play it up to my girls at all. They knew read more

I'm not surprised by the intensity, I didn't have to play it up to my girls at all. They knew how important this game was. I knew if both teams played at the top of their games, it could go either way. But the conditions do dictate the game a little.

Each story I've written starts out as a vague idea that seems to be going nowhere, then suddenly materializes as read more

Each story I've written starts out as a vague idea that seems to be going nowhere, then suddenly materializes as a completed concept. It almost seems like a discovery, as if the story was always there. The few elements I start out with are actually clues. If I figure out what they mean, I can discover the story that's waiting.

If you ever play one position, you are more comfortable with either one that you play. I have to wait read more

If you ever play one position, you are more comfortable with either one that you play. I have to wait and see what the situation is. You have to be prepared for anything. You just accept what comes.

I have had a turtle, a guinea pig, a dog, girlfriends, and many sweet, playful, sleepy, loving, delicious cats. I read more

I have had a turtle, a guinea pig, a dog, girlfriends, and many sweet, playful, sleepy, loving, delicious cats. I love the way cats look at me.