There are things in life I take for granted: I will always have food, a cozy bed to sleep in, family and friends who support me and my health. » Full Story

This isn't going to be about dancing. Or rasberry berets. If you hoping that, based on the headline, this column would have something to do with the music of Prince then I apologize. » Full Story

Dave Barry's syndicated article last week hit home. A little too close to home.

He mentioned class reunions and creating a dieting technique which could essentially make him rich. » Full Story

The death of Robert McNamara at 93 was less a faint reverberation of a receding era than a reminder that mentalities are the defining attributes of eras, and certain American mentalities recur with,... » Full Story

Two vastly different public officials — Robert McNamara and Sarah Palin — shared the spotlight this past week, triggering fresh thoughts about one of the classic dilemmas of governmental careers:... » Full Story

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. » Full Story

It’s probably dangerous to admit to a moment of empathy. I’ll either get disqualified from ever becoming being a Supreme Court justice or asked to turn in my press card. » Full Story

The Supreme Court’s decision in Ricci v. » Full Story

Tell me. Should all the people in this room pay for your healthcare?

Those were the words Rep. » Full Story

Perhaps Robert Fulghum was on to something. Maybe all I really needed to know I did learn in kindergarte. » Full Story