I've been in elementary education for years and my belief is that Christmas pageants in schools are little more than conditioning kids for the Christian religion.

But my patriotism goes for something beyond what we have. We don't have something that I want to die for - anymore.

Performance art is the ultimate in creativity. Since it has so many possibilities at creativity, it's essence tends to become creativity.

A performance art piece is unprecedented. It is difficult to censor since it has a good possibility of never being done before.

Power is nothing unless you can turn it into influence.

Tom always did anger well. Hid it well, but showed it even better

she never showed girly weaknesses like cellulite or crushes. she never lingered on injustices committed against her.

Successful minds work like a gimlet--to a single point.

Experience is a great teacher, and sometimes a pretty teacher is a great experience.

The conversion of Paul was no conversion at all; it was Paul who converted the religion that has raised one man above sin and death.

A stunning survey of the latest evidence for intelligent life on Mars. Mac Tonnies brings a thoughtful, balanced and highly accessible approach to one of the most fascinating enigmas of our time.

After a few days, I mused, I would have no trouble. Whoever heard of a revolution of fat men?

With music that I write, I like to have in there something you can relate to, a way to share the experience.

If I succeed in putting some warmth and love into the work, then it will find friends. Carrying on working is the