Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.

Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.

We believe he was making weekly trips to Mexico for the specific purpose of buying heroin -- up to a read more

We believe he was making weekly trips to Mexico for the specific purpose of buying heroin -- up to a pound at a time.

He was a man of the people, so this is a wonderful tribute; he loved America and it's fitting that read more

He was a man of the people, so this is a wonderful tribute; he loved America and it's fitting that the country recognizes him as a national treasure.

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.

When you have nothing to say, say nothing.

When you have nothing to say, say nothing.

Is there an equality of power between America and Iraq? Definitely not; however, the Iraqi people are standing fast and read more

Is there an equality of power between America and Iraq? Definitely not; however, the Iraqi people are standing fast and are defending their land courageously.

He was unbelievable, really. You come out of nowhere to go to the Pro Bowl, that's a great achievement. That read more

He was unbelievable, really. You come out of nowhere to go to the Pro Bowl, that's a great achievement. That says a lot about him.

It is a system that is broken, ... Men, women and children are getting hurt with that current law, with read more

It is a system that is broken, ... Men, women and children are getting hurt with that current law, with revolving door marriages.

One woman will rent out her RV for a family until they can find something more permanent here, ... Another read more

One woman will rent out her RV for a family until they can find something more permanent here, ... Another couple said they will lend their duplex rent free for as long as it takes until they can get their feet on the ground.