Stories from Saturday, May 7, 2005

"A politician would do well to remember that he has to live with his conscience longer than he does with his constituents." Melvin Laird Dating back to when I was in high school, I've always been a political junkie. I watch election returns like some look for sports scores. ...

Sit down, Mom. We need to talk. I need to apologize for taking you for granted for all these years. It's my fault. You do so much for me ... every day in so many ways ... but I don't properly express my affection or put my feelings into words. Oh, I say thanks every now and then, and sometimes I'll even give you a hug or a big smile...