You do the best you can to make the transition as easy as possible. It doesn't guarantee that a kid read more

You do the best you can to make the transition as easy as possible. It doesn't guarantee that a kid is going to make it, but it gives you a better shot if you help him along.

We'd have him here for two or three weeks. He always ate better when I went out there with him.

We'd have him here for two or three weeks. He always ate better when I went out there with him.

[In the ante room, under a tapestry of a gorgeous Imam Hussein Muzzaffar Salak (] people call me Ali ... read more

[In the ante room, under a tapestry of a gorgeous Imam Hussein Muzzaffar Salak (] people call me Ali ... Three of the prayer leaders were martyred during the Iran-Iraq war [of the 1980s].

I'm thrilled. I personally hope that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

I'm thrilled. I personally hope that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

We don't like to think of anyone eating them, but we know that happens.

We don't like to think of anyone eating them, but we know that happens.

Kareem loved playing for the Bobcats and made returning to the team his top priority. There were some talks with read more

Kareem loved playing for the Bobcats and made returning to the team his top priority. There were some talks with Denver and New Jersey, however all our real focus was on resigning with the Bobcats.

I said 'no.' I would vote 'no,' ... I am reminded of Rogers firefighters who were stuck in a hotel read more

I said 'no.' I would vote 'no,' ... I am reminded of Rogers firefighters who were stuck in a hotel room a few weeks ago. Our taxpayer dollars are to take care of our taxpayers here in Benton County ... I work for Habitat for Humanity, so I do not have a cold heart. I am just trying to be conscientious.

Camera bags attract too much attention. I use a regular bike messenger bag. I also think about the picture before read more

Camera bags attract too much attention. I use a regular bike messenger bag. I also think about the picture before I take it. I don't compose my shots through the viewfinder, so I'm not keeping my camera visible for long.

I felt a whole lot of stuff. I'm overwhelmed in this experience, ... I'm happy the coaching staff gave me read more

I felt a whole lot of stuff. I'm overwhelmed in this experience, ... I'm happy the coaching staff gave me the opportunity to go out there and help. I just want to be a part, and it feels good.