I don't think it is any surprise to anybody because everyone who has talked to me since I resigned said read more

I don't think it is any surprise to anybody because everyone who has talked to me since I resigned said they understand that there is a pervasive negative attitude in the county, ... There is a lot of criticism. The focus seems to be on criticizing county government as opposed to, at least sometimes, looking at the good things that are going on.

I give him a C-minus. It's better than we've had, but we've got a long way to go to get read more

I give him a C-minus. It's better than we've had, but we've got a long way to go to get this federal fiscal house in order. ... I would give him a much higher grade if he had vetoed just one (spending) bill.

Today is the worst performance of the season for me. I couldn't skate clean. I do not understand really what read more

Today is the worst performance of the season for me. I couldn't skate clean. I do not understand really what happened to me.

Scott went to the bucket hard all night against the taller Wolves.

Scott went to the bucket hard all night against the taller Wolves.

It's the job of the coaching staff to turn that into a positive. We're in this for the long run. read more

It's the job of the coaching staff to turn that into a positive. We're in this for the long run. This isn't a sprint; it's a marathon.

He was ready to do things the right way when he got out, but when young men are put in read more

He was ready to do things the right way when he got out, but when young men are put in prison and then thrown back on the street and have no training for anything they go right back into the pit.

Momentum is building for smoke-free measures around the region. It's just a matter of time before there is statewide legislation read more

Momentum is building for smoke-free measures around the region. It's just a matter of time before there is statewide legislation to ban smoking in restaurants and bars.

This was the right time for this merger. This combination is good for our employees, our customers and our stockholders.

This was the right time for this merger. This combination is good for our employees, our customers and our stockholders.

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.