My father is an amazing man.

We can all learn from every text. Reading the work that disgusts you can only strengthen your core beliefs. I could teach a semester-long course based only on reading the local telephone book. All stories can be taught in valuable ways.

The problem for me with liberals is that we've abdicated our moral responsibility to the universe.

That's right, I am a book kisser.

I've come to the point in my life where I encourage young Native Americans to become much more selfish about their personal needs and wants.

If you teach kids how to tell stories, they have a better chance at everything.

Yep, my daddy was an undependable drunk. But he'd never missed any of my organized games, concerts, plays, or picnics. He may not have loved me perfectly, but he loved me as well as he could. (189)