Like the canary in the coal mine, the climate changes already evident in the Arctic are a call to action.

It is vital that our work be grounded in the evidence and thus accepted by the public.

Getting a project started is like moving a ship. It takes a lot of energy to build up momentum.

Taking the time to read to children is not only a worthwhile investment but also a wonderful experience. I have visited 119 schools in Maine, and these visits are among the most rewarding experiences in my career in public service

The road to success is a zigzag, first pointing this way and then that. If we start with high intention, then magic and coincidence will guide us there despite our lack of knowledge about what lies ahead.

Loving isn't liking and it takes liking to live together.

One common behavior of late Stage 3 [in the process of a company's decline] is when those in power blame other people or external factors- or otherwise explain away the data- rather than confront the frightening reality that the enterprise may be in serious trouble.