We're really starting to see the strongest influences of the '80s in spring 2006.

We're really starting to see the strongest influences of the '80s in spring 2006.

I believe that I am recognized as an expert in these various industries, ... Investing in Vice, The Recession-Proof Portfolio read more

I believe that I am recognized as an expert in these various industries, ... Investing in Vice, The Recession-Proof Portfolio of Booze, Bets, Bombs and Butts.

A good analogy would be that I don't know any customer who wants their vehicle built in their driveway and read more

A good analogy would be that I don't know any customer who wants their vehicle built in their driveway and rained on for nine months before they get a chance to sit in it. Moisture is the largest enemy of construction. Once moisture gets into the material, it starts to shrink and mold even before it goes to production.

The district was closed after the village informed me there were breaks in the water system and the Health Department read more

The district was closed after the village informed me there were breaks in the water system and the Health Department said our buildings were unsafe for water production. But they told me (Wednesday) that village water had been tested and passed.

I broke a rib saving her.

I broke a rib saving her.

Most teachers - most people - feel their elected officials take care of that. That's their business, right? Most teachers read more

Most teachers - most people - feel their elected officials take care of that. That's their business, right? Most teachers are busy teaching.

A few years ago at (The Raven) we hit the ball in places I didn't even know existed.

A few years ago at (The Raven) we hit the ball in places I didn't even know existed.

In the intermission, between group one and group two, you go to your dressing-room and change every stitch you have read more

In the intermission, between group one and group two, you go to your dressing-room and change every stitch you have on you: underwear, shirt, tie, socks, pants and tails. Your other clothes are soaking wet.

When we get a big rain, the water comes up and spreads over the orchard. Sometimes we can be 50-75 read more

When we get a big rain, the water comes up and spreads over the orchard. Sometimes we can be 50-75 percent under water. When this happens we can't get our work done, but we can put up with it until the end of February. Then we have to get back to work. When there are breaks in the storm, that allows the water to drain and we can work around that. But when it is just continuous, then we get in trouble.