Much of what we do with our kids is social and that's good, and we shouldn't stop all that. I mean, how boring would it be that, no, we can't eat anything out so we're just going to go home and sit in the closet and wait to the next day.

If I can have any impact, I want women to feel good about themselves and have fun with fashion

Gardening has increased, community gardens have increased significantly. There are 50 percent more community gardens right here in Washington DC.

Barack Obama was a black man that lived on the South Side of Chicago, who had his share of troubles catching cabs.

My experiences at Princeton have made me far more aware of my 'blackness' than ever before. I have found that at Princeton, no matter how liberal and open-minded some of my white professors and classmates try to be toward me, I sometimes feel like a visitor on campus; as if I really don't belong.

As always, many of our troops are far from home this [Christmas] time of year, and their families are serving and sacrificing right along with them. Their courage and dedication allow the rest of us to enjoy this season. That's why we've tried to serve them as well as they've served this country.

Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you