The purpose of a liberal education is to make one's mind a pleasant place to spend one's leisure.

The purpose of a liberal education is to make one's mind a pleasant place to spend one's leisure.

Joe had the opportunity to wrestle at 189, but for the sake of the team he wrestled at 215 so read more

Joe had the opportunity to wrestle at 189, but for the sake of the team he wrestled at 215 so a teammate could wrestle in the region. He could have had an easier time qualifying for the state at 189, but you have to admire someone who puts their teammates first.

It just broke their backs.

It just broke their backs.

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. read more

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. But the first time I was behind the wheel of a fire truck, I was awestruck by the responsibility. Sure you can run a stoplight, but you have to make sure the intersection is clear before you do. That's when I realized each level you reach in the fire department brings on new responsibility. And there are more people under your wing.

As far and Matt and I are concerned ... all I can do is compete against myself. If I eliminate read more

As far and Matt and I are concerned ... all I can do is compete against myself. If I eliminate mistakes on my end and just concentrate on doing the best that I can do, I think I have a good shot to lead the team like I did last year.

I'm proud of paying taxes. The only thing is--I could be just as proud for half the money.

I'm proud of paying taxes. The only thing is--I could be just as proud for half the money.

This is not one person's award. This is a reflection of all the coaches, management and players who made it read more

This is not one person's award. This is a reflection of all the coaches, management and players who made it possible.

I average 250 miles a day in this car. I fill up every day, going to the cheapest pump I read more

I average 250 miles a day in this car. I fill up every day, going to the cheapest pump I can find going home, and it costs $35 to $50. That cuts into my profit quite a bit.

I was playing well but I`d rather have finished it off properly,

I was playing well but I`d rather have finished it off properly,