We love the concept of someone becoming a star through a process that started with their local radio stations. For read more

We love the concept of someone becoming a star through a process that started with their local radio stations. For us the Showdown is like having hundreds of talent scouts evaluating tens of thousands of artists.

Under every stone lurks a politician.

Under every stone lurks a politician.

Cosmetic surgery and poker are popular right now.

Cosmetic surgery and poker are popular right now.

All men will commence in their present rank and promotion will be open to all men alike, without any distinctions read more

All men will commence in their present rank and promotion will be open to all men alike, without any distinctions or qualifications, political or otherwise.

I've won this race three times, so I enjoy being out front. But this is the first time I'll be read more

I've won this race three times, so I enjoy being out front. But this is the first time I'll be first out of the gate, though.

We took all the classes and the shots required by the Red Cross, and they flew us to Mississippi on read more

We took all the classes and the shots required by the Red Cross, and they flew us to Mississippi on Nov. 21. I also volunteered for the Red Hat Society, because I'm a member of that group.

We took a big step between Monroe and Lake. That has to continue to be competitive in our league, because read more

We took a big step between Monroe and Lake. That has to continue to be competitive in our league, because everyone in our league is a challenge.

I am a writer and always was; being a writer is an integral part of my identity. Being published, being read more

I am a writer and always was; being a writer is an integral part of my identity. Being published, being well regarded, is a component of that identity.

I think the girls were more excited than she was. She was in a daze about the whole thing.

I think the girls were more excited than she was. She was in a daze about the whole thing.