We are concerned that for the United States, the key issue is oil; second, the war on terrorism; and only read more

We are concerned that for the United States, the key issue is oil; second, the war on terrorism; and only third, democracy and human rights.

It affects working waterfront, access, scenic view and character of a town. We're really trying to open that discussion and read more

It affects working waterfront, access, scenic view and character of a town. We're really trying to open that discussion and get towns to cooperate.

Although I don't know if what he did was a crime, I feel it was problematic in a moral sense.

Although I don't know if what he did was a crime, I feel it was problematic in a moral sense.

Parenthood is one long exercise in relinquishing control -- or the illusion that we ever had it. Postparenthood is about read more

Parenthood is one long exercise in relinquishing control -- or the illusion that we ever had it. Postparenthood is about acceptance.

Oh my goodness. They showed a lot of heart.

Oh my goodness. They showed a lot of heart.

I should have cut back and gotten into the end zone. I thought I could make it. I should have read more

I should have cut back and gotten into the end zone. I thought I could make it. I should have lifted my knees up a little higher. Maybe I could have gotten in there.

A dwarf standing on the shoulders of a giant may see farther than a giant himself.

A dwarf standing on the shoulders of a giant may see farther than a giant himself.

He's got a master plan for everything, and it's still following that.

He's got a master plan for everything, and it's still following that.

I've never seen oil slicks covering such a large area in the Gulf of Mexico.

I've never seen oil slicks covering such a large area in the Gulf of Mexico.