I have an amazing professor. He could probably explain the most twisted philosophical concepts on twitter – while killing his students in a ping pong game.

I heard this saying a long time ago..today I lived it...“Parenthood...is like watching your heart walk around outside your body…permanently!”

The weather is temperate, and I'm a happy boy.

If your freedom were to depend upon your ability to recite the Declaration of Independence, the entire Declaration of Independence, could you do it?

If you think American politics are complicated, try picturing a campaign season during which party front-runners make overt hate speeches against religious groups, a large percentage of candidates are either convicted felons or facing trial, election fraud is par for the course and the electorate numbers in the billions. This is India Votes 2009 and it isn't as bad as it sounds.

Governor's new budget plan calls for state to receive $1.8 billion from scuttled offshore drilling plan

The best events start with detailed measurements. This is especially important if you are trying to save money by doing some of your own event planning. This article will hopefully give you an idea of what's involved in planning your next special event or wedding.

Photos and report from this kid-o-centric event held 25 April 2009.

Beautiful weather, and only a few people

Rockford re-visited, a superb visit to Massena, and harvest is moving full speed ahead.

A little bit of military history, and some of my reasons for going to Iraq.

Building and remodeling with LEED's high standards will bring about the real change America needs.

A decision to deny intradistrict transfers hasn't been easy to swallow.

Two of Americana's brightest stars venture under the milky way

Two (small) time changes and one additional screening.

Lightbulb closes out the 2009 Film Festival and bathes Santa Barbara in its warm glow.

3:00 A.M. Blog

Sleep deprived, unfed and hungry for history, the Obama Express crashes the gates of a very, very big party.

Students reflect upon their night in Murchison Gym.

The work's not over, but now it's a whole lot more fun.

My friend Dr. Andrew Mihalek works in Chicago. He was there last night, and here's his report.

County Registrar Joe Holland expects record turnout by the time 8 p.m. rolls around.

How McCain and the GOP answered the five key questions of the convention.