What happened after Katrina is that people were stirred to action; there were an enormous number of contributions by people trying to make a difference. But then we forget. We've forgotten Katrina victims, we've forgotten the face of poverty.

It takes a lot of work to put together a marriage, to put together a family and a home.

Concentrate on the things that matter to you.

But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful.

You know, everybody knows some of what politicians say is malarkey, and having somebody there to call them on it is good. I'd be happy to do that any time and any place.

You never know when something's going to hit you in a particular way and just knock you loose.

I'm part of a community that holds each other up, and it's been great to be held up too.