We faced one of the best pitchers in the country today, a tremendous competitor and a class act, and he read more

We faced one of the best pitchers in the country today, a tremendous competitor and a class act, and he was magnificent. It was a great college baseball game. We made it interesting in the ninth, but we were just too far in the hole at that point.

I thought the PK was pretty clear cut. Josh did well and drew the foul. But we can't rely on read more

I thought the PK was pretty clear cut. Josh did well and drew the foul. But we can't rely on that. We've got to be better and can't count on the referee to get it right. We still have to come out, and if we don't get a couple of goals, still find a way to win.

Since earlier this year, the administration has shifted from an ideological approach toward North Korea, which produced nothing but counterproductive read more

Since earlier this year, the administration has shifted from an ideological approach toward North Korea, which produced nothing but counterproductive results, to a realistic, pragmatic approach with interesting results.

Now, if, as I think, writing should be, it's a kind of risky trade.

Now, if, as I think, writing should be, it's a kind of risky trade.

Obsessions are repetitive thoughts which resemble worry and are accompanied by anxiety. Compulsions are behavioral acts designed to eliminate the read more

Obsessions are repetitive thoughts which resemble worry and are accompanied by anxiety. Compulsions are behavioral acts designed to eliminate the obsessions. And sometimes if your mind becomes so cluttered with obsessions, and your day so filled with compulsions, life as you know becomes completely taken over by anxiety and counterproductive rituals.

While good rains in August and September have alleviated drought conditions in portions of central and southern Illinois, the most read more

While good rains in August and September have alleviated drought conditions in portions of central and southern Illinois, the most severely affected area in northern Illinois remains stubbornly dry.

Up front, the quarter was fantastic.

Up front, the quarter was fantastic.

Even on the coldest days, with sunshine, we have to crack open the top.

Even on the coldest days, with sunshine, we have to crack open the top.

They go swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, they make ice cream.

They go swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, they make ice cream.