Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.

The sinister nature of the American soil is apparent in places like Gettysburg. Fertilize it with the blood of heros, and it brings forth a frozen-custard stand.

Humans treat time as a map and always know where they are located on it and respond with the appropriate emotion.

Listen once in a while. It's amazing what you can hear.

You can always tell folks from nonfolks. Folks like to feel good, like to smile for the camera when there's a big photo opportunity for a really good cause.

Reality is the only obstacle to happiness.

Serious journalism need not be solemn.