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.

[The writer] warns the heads of parties against believing their own lies.

[The writer] warns the heads of parties against believing their own lies.

No one ever pruned me. If you have been sunned through and through like an apricot on a wall from read more

No one ever pruned me. If you have been sunned through and through like an apricot on a wall from your earliest days, you are oversensitive to any withdrawal of heat.

Our play wasn't acceptable. We were a big part of the reason Bones was getting hit.

Our play wasn't acceptable. We were a big part of the reason Bones was getting hit.

For African American ideals, "The Promised Land" is not a land to be "reclaimed" after hundreds, or even thousands, of read more

For African American ideals, "The Promised Land" is not a land to be "reclaimed" after hundreds, or even thousands, of years, citing God as the real estate agent. The Promised Land doesn't echo the injustices of the past by, in part, replicating them upon others. The Promised Land is the creation of a just society with an appreciation for the diversity of all humanity and equality for all.

We are seeing some very strong global growth trends so that should prop up exports.

We are seeing some very strong global growth trends so that should prop up exports.

You do want your big guns for the play-offs. We'll just have to knuckle down and work as a unit.

You do want your big guns for the play-offs. We'll just have to knuckle down and work as a unit.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.

The guys we have coming in have had some quality playing time already this year. It's not like we have read more

The guys we have coming in have had some quality playing time already this year. It's not like we have to change the schemes or anything. We still have our leadership, and that's the biggest key.