In a sense, the U.S. is no longer leading the scenario.

In a sense, the U.S. is no longer leading the scenario.

We get a second chance at beating the No. 1 team in the country, and we're not going to turn read more

We get a second chance at beating the No. 1 team in the country, and we're not going to turn this one down. We're being given a second chance to dig deep and get this one.

What has become clear from the huge crowds on the street for the queen ... is that they do appreciate read more

What has become clear from the huge crowds on the street for the queen ... is that they do appreciate the sense of continuity, of steadiness that the queen gives by having been in that role for a very long time.

Joy always came after pain.

Joy always came after pain.

I can't say I could do all that they do; they are really motivated.

I can't say I could do all that they do; they are really motivated.

A single prop that does not look real to an audience can louse you up. The same is true of read more

A single prop that does not look real to an audience can louse you up. The same is true of the smallest flaw in setting up the motivation in a story line.

This year we surprised a lot of people. I'm happy now that it's done.

This year we surprised a lot of people. I'm happy now that it's done.

Before you knew it, people raised their hands and started arranging things. One person made a tool-sharing list and another read more

Before you knew it, people raised their hands and started arranging things. One person made a tool-sharing list and another a baby-sitting list.

It's a great concept. I saw this house in the fall on a night tour and it's just amazing to read more

It's a great concept. I saw this house in the fall on a night tour and it's just amazing to see it now, just a few months later.