I've campaigned for people. I've campaigned across the country for people. I have supported people in local elections. I do work with groups and causes. So, I feel like I am a participant and a civically-engaged citizen.

It's true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, you'll find you've created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul.

As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency.

I am, you know, a Democrat through and through. I've always voted Democratic. You know, that is where my heart lies.

The bedrock of our democracy is the rule of law and that means we have to have an independent judiciary, judges who can make decisions independent of the political winds that are blowing.

Poetry is really a way of sharing feelings and ideas.

In terms of my marriage, you know, falling in love with my husband was by far the best thing that's ever happened to me.