I believe that writing is derivative. I think good writing comes from good reading.

I would like to explore some side roads in life while I am still in good health and good spirits.

The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege.

We always take credit for the good and attribute the bad to fortune.

Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students.

I was on the high school track team, believe it or not, and played baseball, poorly but passionately.

I did stories about unexpected encounters, back roads, small towns and ordinary folk, sometimes doing something a little extraordinary.