Every writer, to some extent, writes about himself.

Every writer, to some extent, writes about himself.

It was a matter of finding the right chair. Will it have its own presence? Will it stand on its read more

It was a matter of finding the right chair. Will it have its own presence? Will it stand on its own? Condition is important, too.

When I am not desperate, I am worthless.

When I am not desperate, I am worthless.

Running is a great way to relieve stress and clear the mind.

Running is a great way to relieve stress and clear the mind.

Washington is the only state with a positive balance of trade with China, something we are very proud of.

Washington is the only state with a positive balance of trade with China, something we are very proud of.

I felt like we tried to give it away. We didn't play our best. I told the girls after the read more

I felt like we tried to give it away. We didn't play our best. I told the girls after the game that good teams win even when they don't play their best.

It's prudent to take every precaution you can.

It's prudent to take every precaution you can.

When ice is real hard, it shatters and you can get microscopic shards of ice. You don't want them in read more

When ice is real hard, it shatters and you can get microscopic shards of ice. You don't want them in your eyes.

I remember saying that. It was right around the baseball playoffs. I always thought it was pretty cool how a read more

I remember saying that. It was right around the baseball playoffs. I always thought it was pretty cool how a manager would send a pitcher ahead to the next city to wait for his team. I wanted to give Will the opportunity to do that. Why sit around for five months doing nothing? I figured she could be up there scouting out the hotels and restaurants and sightseeing tours for us.