Patriotism is (like) loving your family whether it is good or bad, while always striving to make it better. Nationalism simply insists 'Hey my family is the best'.

The one thing that I have done really well in my life is be a father.

Reach out, call your family members, if you have children, call them right now.

A couple of weeks is a long time in American politics.

I think I am very mainstream - I'm committed to good works in my life.

I think you can be cynical about religion on occasion, and certainly skeptical about the degree to which some people use religion to manipulate other people.

Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous.