I hope that this will soon pass not only in the House but also the Senate,

I hope that this will soon pass not only in the House but also the Senate,

This appears to be a very viable solution.

This appears to be a very viable solution.

The economy is going great in our area.

The economy is going great in our area.

I just put my feet in the air and move them around.

I just put my feet in the air and move them around.

I am a writer and always was; being a writer is an integral part of my identity. Being published, being read more

I am a writer and always was; being a writer is an integral part of my identity. Being published, being well regarded, is a component of that identity.

Historically we have seen strong home improvement spending in the wake of a slow economy. The stock market has been read more

Historically we have seen strong home improvement spending in the wake of a slow economy. The stock market has been less secure in the last 18 months or so than it had previously been. So instead of the stock market, people were investing in their homes.

I don't see this development as a government crisis. We will continue the negotiations ... this development will not influence read more

I don't see this development as a government crisis. We will continue the negotiations ... this development will not influence the process.

That is going to take me two-and-a-half hours - so instead of a nice meal I'm going to be stuck read more

That is going to take me two-and-a-half hours - so instead of a nice meal I'm going to be stuck with beans on toast.

I have an education degree from the University of Minnesota, and I was a teacher for about a minute.

I have an education degree from the University of Minnesota, and I was a teacher for about a minute.