Intellectuals, academics, writers and poets were an important force in the early groups of volunteers. They had the means to read more

Intellectuals, academics, writers and poets were an important force in the early groups of volunteers. They had the means to get to Spain and were accustomed to travelling, whereas very few workers had left British shores.

I was an outsider. I was the egghead from academia who got in because the rules had changed. While I read more

I was an outsider. I was the egghead from academia who got in because the rules had changed. While I looked for validation from my fellow contemporaries, I instead found jealousy and envy. I did not find team spirit. This led to dissatisfaction, an unease.

It's always a highlight of the year for our kids. It's a fun time. The weather should be good Monday read more

It's always a highlight of the year for our kids. It's a fun time. The weather should be good Monday through Thursday so the playing conditions should be good.

But Barry, to me, is head and shoulders above everybody.

But Barry, to me, is head and shoulders above everybody.

I wasn't sure what I was going to do. Then I got a call from Eastern Oklahoma State, a junior read more

I wasn't sure what I was going to do. Then I got a call from Eastern Oklahoma State, a junior college, and they offered me a scholarship.

It is a challenge to place a dollar value on the important work volunteers do for millions of charitable organizations read more

It is a challenge to place a dollar value on the important work volunteers do for millions of charitable organizations and communities across the country. But this number can help put into perspective the enormous contributions provided by our nation's volunteers.

Things went very well for us today. It was a great meet and we had a lot of breakthroughs. To read more

Things went very well for us today. It was a great meet and we had a lot of breakthroughs. To compete strong against teams that are in the top 20, as well as professional athletes, is great.

To rebound from losing to Mansfield on Monday and to be down 10-3 at halftime, it would have been an read more

To rebound from losing to Mansfield on Monday and to be down 10-3 at halftime, it would have been an easy thing for them to pack it in. We talked about some things at halftime and put it on their shoulders to come out in the second half and do it, and they did it one goal at a time. I'm really proud of them.

This was hell. I wouldn't wish this upon anybody.

This was hell. I wouldn't wish this upon anybody.