In winter, places look very different, and it gives a feeling of exploration. It rejuvenates you for the coming week.

In winter, places look very different, and it gives a feeling of exploration. It rejuvenates you for the coming week.

Detroit is doing a great job pulling all the elements together. It's our version of the Winter Olympics, and it read more

Detroit is doing a great job pulling all the elements together. It's our version of the Winter Olympics, and it is a Winter Olympics year.

We had it in our hands and then he makes a spin move, double-pumps, goes under me and shoots a read more

We had it in our hands and then he makes a spin move, double-pumps, goes under me and shoots a three, off-balance, on one leg and makes it. Congratulations!

Out of respect to Betty we couldn't think of a more appropriate name.

Out of respect to Betty we couldn't think of a more appropriate name.

[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich read more

[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich of Big & Rich.] I've been writing and working with Jeff and John for five years or more, so it was very natural in the studio, ... I think the whole creative process was different because we all ... know what works for us vocally and musically on stage as well as in the studio. I don't care how great the recording is, if you can't reproduce the sound and energy on stage it's a worthless cause.

Yes, the draft is ready,

Yes, the draft is ready,

We talked about coming out and playing 32 minutes of solid basketball and I think we played 27 or 28 read more

We talked about coming out and playing 32 minutes of solid basketball and I think we played 27 or 28 minutes very well.

We ought to be providing protective sanctuaries for the Kurdish rebels. That means finding some places where they can come read more

We ought to be providing protective sanctuaries for the Kurdish rebels. That means finding some places where they can come and to which we will then be able to provide food and water and medical help.

Most countries in the Gulf do not have to be persuaded that a nuclear Iran is a threat to them. read more

Most countries in the Gulf do not have to be persuaded that a nuclear Iran is a threat to them. But they ask if the cure is worse than the disease.