We are the "can do" country. We adjust to situations better than any people in the history of the world... We adjust to change.

And now the sequence of events in no particular order.

Catholic dioceses typically spent hundreds of thousands of dollars recklessly, then filed for bankruptcy. The goal was to avoid the money going to the hands of victims of predator priests.

Music is important. It says things you heart can't say any other way, and in a language everyone speaks. Music crosses borders, turns smiles into frowns, and vice versa. These observations are shared with a hope: that, when schools cut back on music classes, they really think about what they're doing - and don't take music for granted.

Texas: 32 electoral votes, another of the so-called big enchiladas or if not an enchilada at least a huge taco.

To the pilot of a deep sea submersible, upon finding out what would happen if the craft sprung a leak while submerged. I'll trust you to make sure that doesn't happen.

This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex.