My thoughts are like waffles - the first few don't look so good.

The freedom to be an individual is the essence of America.

Know how your representatives stand on major national or state issues.

Make a habit of canceling every subscription to anything you don't have time to read

Almost all of the finer things in life are free or nearly free. You don't have to pay for the sky at night or snow in the morning or a kiss on the nose when you're sick. Forgetting that may put you at the mercy of those who seek to profit by convincing you to want whatever it is they have to sell.

A 45-year old looks a lot like a 25-year old who's been out all night. And feels just as good about having survived the experience.

Know how weather, especially humidity, can affect the movement of doors and windows.