There is much the government can do and should do to improve the environment. But even more important is the individual who plants a tree or cleans a corner of neglect. For it is the individual who himself benefits, and also protects a heritage of beauty for his children and future generations.

My special cause, the one that alerts my interest and quickens the pace of my life, is to preserve the wildflowers and native plants that define the regions of our land-to encourage and promote their use in appropriate areas, and thus help pass on to generation in waiting the quiet jobs and satisfactions I have known since my childhood.

Walk away from it until you're stronger, All your problems will be there when you get back, but you'll be better able to cope.

Even though Christmas can be a lot of work, we all know the bustle is worth the bother.

No news at 4:30 a.m. is good.

The challenge we now face is to build on the record of the past, to continue accepting new responsibilities and seeking new opportunities to serve.

How lucky we are to have such a treasure of memories.