People often assume New York City is no place to keep a dog. This is certainly what my parents told me when I was growing up there. But I have found this not to be the case at all.

You know the sting of losing or not getting something you badly want. When that happens show what you are made of.

I have an older sister who sounds, unfortunately, exactly like me, and we sound like our mother did.

The printed newspaper is a powerful showcase for news, opinion and advertising.

Women are damn resilient.

Nobody wants a unitary voice of authority any more.

In one's relationship with dogs and with a newsroom, a generous amount of praise and encouragement goes much better than criticism.