We had our ups and downs this year like any season. But it ended so perfectly.

We had our ups and downs this year like any season. But it ended so perfectly.

To pull out of Gaza is not a policy, it is a step. Whether it is a step in the read more

To pull out of Gaza is not a policy, it is a step. Whether it is a step in the right direction toward a two-state solution or at least a step toward hope, we don't know.

The glacier was God's great plough . . . set at work ages ago to grind, furrow, and knead over, read more

The glacier was God's great plough . . . set at work ages ago to grind, furrow, and knead over, as it were, the surface of the earth?

We don't want where we are to be publicized. We don't do a lot to draw attention to ourselves. We read more

We don't want where we are to be publicized. We don't do a lot to draw attention to ourselves. We do what we do quietly.

I like to use the example that building a car is hard, but building the first car is quite hard.

I like to use the example that building a car is hard, but building the first car is quite hard.

Prior to Marilyn Monroe, a star's life was hidden from the public. But now, instead of a glossy ideal, we read more

Prior to Marilyn Monroe, a star's life was hidden from the public. But now, instead of a glossy ideal, we see celebrity's ugly messes, including their drug and alcohol abuse, which, for many who admire these people, translates into a very dangerous message.

This is big news. People sort-of thought it was inevitable, but it's still come sooner than many expected.

This is big news. People sort-of thought it was inevitable, but it's still come sooner than many expected.

We remain optimistic that between now and the date of the scheduled vote we will be able to move ahead read more

We remain optimistic that between now and the date of the scheduled vote we will be able to move ahead and address these community concerns.

I like to prepare dough ahead for pizza crusts too. Whenever I bake loaves of whole wheat, anadama, herb, or read more

I like to prepare dough ahead for pizza crusts too. Whenever I bake loaves of whole wheat, anadama, herb, or other breads . . . I just mix up a little extra, package the dough in onepound lots, and freeze it right alongside my other ingredients. Then—when pizza day rolls around—all I have to do is go to the freezer and select one container of crust, one sauce, one sausage, and one cheese . . . thaw everything . . . roll out the dough and spread on the sauce, sausage, and cheese . . . bake my creation at 450°F for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is slightly browned . . . and 'serve 'er up' to a hungry family of four.