I'm a writer first and an editor second... or maybe third or even fourth. Successful editing requires a very specific read more

I'm a writer first and an editor second... or maybe third or even fourth. Successful editing requires a very specific set of skills, and I don't claim to have all of them at my command.

We are slipping back into a war situation. If the attacks go on, there will come a time when the read more

We are slipping back into a war situation. If the attacks go on, there will come a time when the army has to retaliate.

Feedback is a pleasant thing. I get a lot of letters from unexpected people in unexpected places.

Feedback is a pleasant thing. I get a lot of letters from unexpected people in unexpected places.

Here in Canada, in the Western world, we are inside the walls. Outside the walls are the barbarians.

Here in Canada, in the Western world, we are inside the walls. Outside the walls are the barbarians.

We need a plumber to install showers; we want to expand the playground for the children; we also want to read more

We need a plumber to install showers; we want to expand the playground for the children; we also want to incorporate classes that will benefit the mothers into our schedule.

Something for an Empty Briefcase

Something for an Empty Briefcase

I learned from each of them, Jim, Joe and Steve about the positive things it takes to run a football read more

I learned from each of them, Jim, Joe and Steve about the positive things it takes to run a football program. They taught me it takes not only hard work in recruiting, but building mental toughness. Football is mental as well as physical. It starts with each person believing they can get the job done.

This means a lot. We came through some dark days to get here. The kids never stopped practicing hard. They read more

This means a lot. We came through some dark days to get here. The kids never stopped practicing hard. They never stopped working ... I think this says a lot about their ability to persevere. It says a lot about their toughness.

The airlines are part of the overall surveillance network. We have a history of working with CDC to identify passengers read more

The airlines are part of the overall surveillance network. We have a history of working with CDC to identify passengers who might be ill.