Many times they would lynch someone by a railroad track so that passing trains would see and pass the word read more

Many times they would lynch someone by a railroad track so that passing trains would see and pass the word on and also as a form of intimidation to people in surrounding black community.

Each story I've written starts out as a vague idea that seems to be going nowhere, then suddenly materializes as read more

Each story I've written starts out as a vague idea that seems to be going nowhere, then suddenly materializes as a completed concept. It almost seems like a discovery, as if the story was always there. The few elements I start out with are actually clues. If I figure out what they mean, I can discover the story that's waiting.

Being named outstanding wrestler talks about his character as well as his wrestling skills. When coaches talk about David, they read more

Being named outstanding wrestler talks about his character as well as his wrestling skills. When coaches talk about David, they always talk about what a great person he is first and that means more to me than anything because that's what will take him a long way in life.

Come to the edge, he said. They said: We are afraid. Come to the edge, he said. They came. He read more

Come to the edge, he said. They said: We are afraid. Come to the edge, he said. They came. He pushed them and they flew.

We were all talking about it (Saturday) night, how we wanted to hit a walk-off home run in the first read more

We were all talking about it (Saturday) night, how we wanted to hit a walk-off home run in the first inning (on Sunday). It's funny how it actually happened.

I wanted real kids. I didn't want Hollywood kids doing weird accents.

I wanted real kids. I didn't want Hollywood kids doing weird accents.

The little dissatisfaction which every artist feels at the completion of a work forms the germ of a new work.

The little dissatisfaction which every artist feels at the completion of a work forms the germ of a new work.

Willie's done a great job. He's got his degree. He's already got a job lined up at a bank. He's read more

Willie's done a great job. He's got his degree. He's already got a job lined up at a bank. He's going to be a loan officer. I'm real proud of him and what he's done.

In contrast to Central and Eastern Canada, housing conditions in Western Canada remain very tight and are showing increased signs read more

In contrast to Central and Eastern Canada, housing conditions in Western Canada remain very tight and are showing increased signs of speculation. When economic conditions are booming, it can also create the perfect breeding ground for speculative price bubbles to form. That's because in such an environment, housing market participants are at greater risk of developing a case of irrational exuberance, especially if they expect that such exorbitant price gains will continue indefinitely.