I was real pleased how we held our composure, and I'm disappointed we couldn't come out with a win.

I was real pleased how we held our composure, and I'm disappointed we couldn't come out with a win.

[The fifth Puerto Rican to play in the NBA, Arroyo, 24, had an excused absence on the third day of read more

[The fifth Puerto Rican to play in the NBA, Arroyo, 24, had an excused absence on the third day of training camp so he could attend a reception in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month held at the White House. The highlight came when President Bush thanked Arroyo for attending.] Honestly, ... I was sort of surprised he knew my name.

I see trees of green........ red roses tooI see ’em bloom..... for me and for youAnd I think to myself.... read more

I see trees of green........ red roses tooI see ’em bloom..... for me and for youAnd I think to myself.... what a wonderful world.I see skies of blue..... clouds of whiteBright blessed days....dark sacred nightsAnd I think to myself .....what a wonderful world.The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the skyAre also on the faces.....of people ..going byI see friends shaking hands.....sayin’.. how do you doThey’re really sayin’......I love you.

Brittany is our best closer. We're glad she's back. I thought tonight we came out in the first half afraid read more

Brittany is our best closer. We're glad she's back. I thought tonight we came out in the first half afraid to make mistakes and sat back and watched things happen.

Too bad we didn't win. It would have been a lot of commotion and would have ended their win streak.

Too bad we didn't win. It would have been a lot of commotion and would have ended their win streak.

They wanted a ransom at that point. Other than that, they handed him over to another group.

They wanted a ransom at that point. Other than that, they handed him over to another group.

It's going well, so far we're going steady, driving at a safe speed and things are going pretty much according read more

It's going well, so far we're going steady, driving at a safe speed and things are going pretty much according to plan. We're aiming to be somewhere in the top six and we're on target. We had a small spin at a junction on the first stage that gave away a few seconds but apart from that we've had no issues. The roads are in good condition, there's a good solid base and I'm enjoying my driving.

Don't be scared of situations you get into that are bigger than you can possibly imagine.

Don't be scared of situations you get into that are bigger than you can possibly imagine.

A thick skin is a gift from God

A thick skin is a gift from God