Sometimes survival seems like submitting. And that's really hard on the spirit.

I also think it's important for us to hold our elected officials accountable and part of how you do that is simple, call them and let them know when you agree or disagree with what their decisions are and suggest how they should come out on certain legislation that important to you.

Some of my job consists of me drafting and making technical drawings. So everything I did back then has materialized into something substantial for me today. Whatever kids are into, that might be their thing.

Sometimes survival seems like submitting. And that's really hard on the spirit.

Regardless of the project, whenever you're working on something, the best you can hope for is to be around good people.

I was too young to live on campus. I just went back and forth on the bus. Eventually I got my own car and thought I was Mr. Man, so I started hot wheelin' it.

For me, it was definitely an education in being grateful. And appreciating the civil liberties we have today, the natural liberties we have at home.