It is comparatively easy to become a writer; staying a writer, resisting formulaic work, generating one's own creativity - that's read more

It is comparatively easy to become a writer; staying a writer, resisting formulaic work, generating one's own creativity - that's a much tougher matter.

In this part of the country, people are so appreciative of what we do, ... It means so much when read more

In this part of the country, people are so appreciative of what we do, ... It means so much when someone goes out of their way to say thank you and recognize what we do.

It has always been a mixed bag, being the spouse of a political figure. Just as it is true that read more

It has always been a mixed bag, being the spouse of a political figure. Just as it is true that you and your family life come second, you also get great privilege and access to power, and power just on your own. They've known that, and we've known that, and that's a reason they haven't complained.

What companies report now is less influential than what they say about future quarters.

What companies report now is less influential than what they say about future quarters.

It's been a goal of ours all season to get back to that state championship. We've all been so focused read more

It's been a goal of ours all season to get back to that state championship. We've all been so focused on that goal, and we're working as hard as we can to get it.

The annual Congress is also an opportunity to renew the friendship that we, ACI members worldwide, have built through the read more

The annual Congress is also an opportunity to renew the friendship that we, ACI members worldwide, have built through the years.

They typically had a game plan in mind. A lot of them are still hesitating. Until they really see it read more

They typically had a game plan in mind. A lot of them are still hesitating. Until they really see it starting to move up significantly, it's very difficult for them psychologically to move away from that.

Anyone can come in and get 20 points, at any given time.

Anyone can come in and get 20 points, at any given time.

I would have answered your letter sooner, but you didn't send one.

I would have answered your letter sooner, but you didn't send one.