Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if read more

Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if not outright fear.

They're passing through, and this is the one place they can learn about the state, about blues, civil rights, the read more

They're passing through, and this is the one place they can learn about the state, about blues, civil rights, the Civil War, cotton ... and also the history and significance of this National Historic Landmark.

Just because they come off the bench doesn't mean they're not really good. We're a team and everyone gets an read more

Just because they come off the bench doesn't mean they're not really good. We're a team and everyone gets an opportunity. We use different kinds of combinations for different reasons.

The smaller markets are on a much more even playing field, ... There's keen excitement for the season, if the read more

The smaller markets are on a much more even playing field, ... There's keen excitement for the season, if the league sticks to rule changes they have banked so much on and told the public so much about. If they backslide, they'll chase off fans with the same old product.

There's a late-night scene in every town, and everyone has something going on, ... I've heard good stories about (Syracuse); read more

There's a late-night scene in every town, and everyone has something going on, ... I've heard good stories about (Syracuse); this is a very good party town, a good drinking place. I definitely would like to come back and check it out further. Do some more research, as I call it.

Now we have a one-game winning streak.

Now we have a one-game winning streak.

Camera bags attract too much attention. I use a regular bike messenger bag. I also think about the picture before read more

Camera bags attract too much attention. I use a regular bike messenger bag. I also think about the picture before I take it. I don't compose my shots through the viewfinder, so I'm not keeping my camera visible for long.

The following year will certainly be looked at as a transition period.

The following year will certainly be looked at as a transition period.

A thick skin is a gift from God

A thick skin is a gift from God