But we cannot rely on memorials and museums alone. We can tell ourselves we will never forget and we likely won't. But we need to make sure that we teach history to those who never had the opportunity to remember in the first place.

Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic.

I can say with confidence I know a fair bit about LSD.

We may see Michael Jackson's baby before we know the final outcome of this race for the House of Representatives tonight.

It's the American way: if you don't vote, you don't get to whine.

Writing is the rock on which everything is built.

One finds oneself saying: 'I know the right question, but ... this is not exactly the right time to ask it.'