There are two types of people in the world, and I'm one of them.

There are two types of people in the world, and I'm one of them.

Obviously, the economy ails from important secular imbalances; there's a lot to be concerned about. But the cyclical forces indicate read more

Obviously, the economy ails from important secular imbalances; there's a lot to be concerned about. But the cyclical forces indicate that, at least over the coming quarters, visibility is high.

One of the biggest problems is that it lacks any meaningful safeguards, so that mistakes can and do happen.

One of the biggest problems is that it lacks any meaningful safeguards, so that mistakes can and do happen.

It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions read more

It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions Gate Films agreed to make the film. They liked the idea of a sports movie where spelling was the sport, something that might be compared to 'Hoosiers' or other good sports movies, but with a younger lead character.

Maybe we are in a grace period.

Maybe we are in a grace period.

The situation is quite desperate. It's the hardest drought that has ever faced this country.

The situation is quite desperate. It's the hardest drought that has ever faced this country.

I am a writer and always was; being a writer is an integral part of my identity. Being published, being read more

I am a writer and always was; being a writer is an integral part of my identity. Being published, being well regarded, is a component of that identity.

This is really good news. I compliment our staff, the leadership teams in the schools, the students and parents – read more

This is really good news. I compliment our staff, the leadership teams in the schools, the students and parents – everyone who had a part in that.

It could have been a real nasty situation. But our coaching staff, the Douglas coaching staff and everyone else got read more

It could have been a real nasty situation. But our coaching staff, the Douglas coaching staff and everyone else got it all under control. None of the players off the bench or any of the fans in the stands ever made contact with any players.