This (America) is a land of rich diversity, from the towering skyscrapers of Manhatan all the way to the towering mounds of garbage piled up next to the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan.

I can't recall a story that played out exactly as I'd expected it to. That's one of the thrills of journalism - being surprised, and learning new stuff, but it also poses the biggest challenge to a writer's character.

...Hell, which as every frequent traveler knows, is in Concourse D of O'Hare Airport.

For me, the worst part of playing golf, by far, has always been hitting the ball.

The first animals to be successfully domesticated were dogs, which were a big help because they would bark all night and fetch thrown sticks, thereby freeing humans from having to perform these tedious yet vital tasks.

Snowboarding is an activity that is very popular with people who do not feel that regular skiing is lethal enough.

AARP is a large and powerful organization, similar to the Mafia but more concerned about dietary fiber.