My life is a stairway to heaven, not a 'decline into decrepitude.

If we as a nation are to break the cycle of poverty, crime and the growing underclass of young people ill equipped to be productive citizens, we need to not only implement effective programs to prevent teen pregnancy, but we must also help those who have already given birth so that they become effective, nurturing, bonding parents.

Someone once said that under the bell jar of compliance, the only thing that blooms is rage.

Think about it: Reducing crime and poverty and ensuring that we have an educated, stable work force has a direct effect on you and me and the future of our country.

Your goal should be to take your body and make it as healthy, strong, flexible and well-proportioned as you can.

One part of wisdom is knowing what you don't need anymore and letting it go.

I finally got it: empower girls and everything changes.