A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.

A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative.

We are seeing a huge increase in all import bills. Some of them are beginning to feel pressure on the read more

We are seeing a huge increase in all import bills. Some of them are beginning to feel pressure on the external balance of payments. Fiscal strains in India, Indonesia, Bangladesh are particularly huge.

They are a whole different team, ... with Brodie running the show than they were a year ago. When they read more

They are a whole different team, ... with Brodie running the show than they were a year ago. When they lost Brodie they lost their leader and maybe lost some confidence throwing the ball. But obviously this year they've opened their offense up. They are taking their shots deep. Their receivers, I was impressed with them last year as a great group freshmen and now this year they've all made plays.

I make a big deal to our kids you don't have to lose to learn lessons. Unfortunately, sometimes you do. read more

I make a big deal to our kids you don't have to lose to learn lessons. Unfortunately, sometimes you do. ... They played better than us. The same mistakes we've been making while winning were really exploited.

My ankle was going toward the left and my foot was going toward the right. I was shaking, and they read more

My ankle was going toward the left and my foot was going toward the right. I was shaking, and they kept covering my eyes.

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up read more

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.

If it's significantly faster than the first mile, the coach should have raised eyebrows.

If it's significantly faster than the first mile, the coach should have raised eyebrows.

It is a very sad time and a big loss for me personally.

It is a very sad time and a big loss for me personally.

Historically, a La Nina that forms in spring has a tendency for most of Illinois to be dry.

Historically, a La Nina that forms in spring has a tendency for most of Illinois to be dry.