Investment in early education is not a Liberal or Conservative idea. Nor should it be decided along party lines.

When all the world appears to be in a tumult, and nature itself is feeling the assault of climate change, the seasons retain their essential rhythm. Yes, fall gives us a premonition of winter, but then, winter, will be forced to relent, once again, to the new beginnings of soft greens, longer light, and the sweet air of Spring.

Children refuse to compromise. Adults learn how.

Any smart executive understands that to find the best talent she has to explore new territory that lies beyond familiar geography. That applies not only to gender, but also to race, religion, background and age.

We're all basically made of the same stuff: generosity and selfishness, goodness and greed.

Volunteer activities can foster enormous leadership skills. The nonprofit professional volunteer world is a laboratory for self - realization.

Somehow I got the feeling at an early age that I had to do something important with my life.