One of the things recessions do is uncover weak links. When you're in a strong economy, a bull market, you read more

One of the things recessions do is uncover weak links. When you're in a strong economy, a bull market, you can paper over a lot of things. When you get under some strain, these things show up.

Marriage is like a besieged castle; those who are on the outside wish to get in; and those who are read more

Marriage is like a besieged castle; those who are on the outside wish to get in; and those who are on the inside wish to get out.

I recognize my limits but when I look around I realise I am not living exactly in a world of read more

I recognize my limits but when I look around I realise I am not living exactly in a world of giants

As natural gas and home heating-oil prices hit record highs, the federal government's failure to meet its obligation to revise read more

As natural gas and home heating-oil prices hit record highs, the federal government's failure to meet its obligation to revise energy-efficiency standards for common appliances calls out for prompt action.

She couldn't have played without it. Her ankle looked like a football.

She couldn't have played without it. Her ankle looked like a football.

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can read more

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.

I think the letter is genuine. We can't verify it because we don't know where he is, he is on read more

I think the letter is genuine. We can't verify it because we don't know where he is, he is on the run. I have seen his signature before and it looks like it. I think it is authentic.

You might get a No.1 pick like Peyton Manning. Ask the Colts if they think the system is working. Or read more

You might get a No.1 pick like Peyton Manning. Ask the Colts if they think the system is working. Or ask the Cowboys with Troy Aikman.

It is a game that somebody ought to put a stop to -- trying to get dirt on jurors. We read more

It is a game that somebody ought to put a stop to -- trying to get dirt on jurors. We shouldn't be asking about 40-year-old arrests. Why do we need it? So these lawyers can play all of these strategic games?