I’ve tucked and tried to roll after that first spread-eagle spin but soon discovered the universal truth that bowling-ball-shaped objects bounce downhill much faster than do mannequin-shaped objects. In my current predicament, speed, obviously, was not my friend.

Batterers aren’t renowned for taking responsibility for their abusiveness, Sam. They tend to shed blame like a snake molts.

Secrets aren’t secret. They’re just hidden treasures, waiting to be exploited.

His voice carried authority the way Ben & Jerry's carries calories.

I fell in love with the Mediterranean philosophy of good wine, good food and family.

I didn't feel they had been fully reconciled or integrated with each other.

I'm proud of those two. They had great careers.

Summer's been good, but I want to go back and see my friends,

There were just numerous people that were so happy. And there was actually people crying. It was very emotional.

The transition area is designed for a combination of homes, open land and agriculture, so we see them all as compatible uses.