I was an outsider. I was the egghead from academia who got in because the rules had changed. While I read more

I was an outsider. I was the egghead from academia who got in because the rules had changed. While I looked for validation from my fellow contemporaries, I instead found jealousy and envy. I did not find team spirit. This led to dissatisfaction, an unease.

We believe the final decision was pretty clear. At a time when the state is developing community-based treatment and support read more

We believe the final decision was pretty clear. At a time when the state is developing community-based treatment and support programs for children ... a large adolescent psychiatric hospital doesn't represent the best way to meet the individual needs of adolescents in our region.

I just stopped to see if Donnie wanted a ride,

I just stopped to see if Donnie wanted a ride,

I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked read more

I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked me if I would consider writing a standalone. The series novel can do a lot to build a loyal readership, but the standalone is sometimes easier for the publisher to market to a broader audience.

Saragosa brings a level of bite to the midfield. He's got athletic moves, has heart and works hard.

Saragosa brings a level of bite to the midfield. He's got athletic moves, has heart and works hard.

The plethora of special effects -- some dazzling, some clumsy -- make "Harry Potter" at times resemble a generic Hollywood read more

The plethora of special effects -- some dazzling, some clumsy -- make "Harry Potter" at times resemble a generic Hollywood horror movie. That three-headed dog that stands guard over a treasure was better left to the imagination. . .

We don't want this issue hanging over our heads.

We don't want this issue hanging over our heads.

We are really getting it going towards the end of the season. I really think this week the team's chemistry read more

We are really getting it going towards the end of the season. I really think this week the team's chemistry is great. They are really excited and are supporting each other going into the final stretch.

My guess is you'll see stuff coming out this year, but it will go on longer than that.

My guess is you'll see stuff coming out this year, but it will go on longer than that.