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.

I'm more interested in whether the losses we'll see on Friday are a permanent feature on the landscape or just read more

I'm more interested in whether the losses we'll see on Friday are a permanent feature on the landscape or just the result of people pushed out of work due to Katrina and Rita. I think the market will look at it and shrug it off and look at what's going to happen in October.

It hasn't healed yet, but it's functional.

It hasn't healed yet, but it's functional.

They're always a rough and tumble, blue-collar team.

They're always a rough and tumble, blue-collar team.

Every night, most of the focus is on me.

Every night, most of the focus is on me.

Personally, one of the down sides of founding a company is that there is always too much work to do, read more

Personally, one of the down sides of founding a company is that there is always too much work to do, and sadly I find I don't have much time to code any more.

Those guys stepped up. I feel fortunate to have them as teammates.

Those guys stepped up. I feel fortunate to have them as teammates.

People will be able to actually walk where the villagers walked and explore the mound.

People will be able to actually walk where the villagers walked and explore the mound.

The Youth Volunteer Corps has helped us for about five years and we really depend on them to tackle big, read more

The Youth Volunteer Corps has helped us for about five years and we really depend on them to tackle big, physical projects.