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I shared this story two years ago, and it’s been on my mind again. Not because the giraffe stopped spitting,

There is an old parable about several blind men encountering an elephant for the first time. One touches the trunk

Today reminded me of an important point: almost all great ideas start small. And some of those small beginnings grow

I was drawn to politics from an early age. When Vice President Hubert Humphrey ran against Richard Nixon, I was

Quick Stops Along the Way is a monthly collection of issues, challenges, and thoughts I think you’ll find helpful on the

Exactly twenty-two months ago, we adopted a two-month-old corgi. On the drive home, we named her Sophie. Later, while completing

The birthday card danced across the parking lot. Decorated with a handful of balloons on the front, it seemed perfectly

Quickly scanning my email, I saw The Round Table. Authored by my friend Fred Smith, it’s a blog I read

Before I donate to an organization in my community, I like to check out who is on the board of

You’ve heard it before. It’s February. It’s Texas. “If you don’t like the weather, wait ten minutes.” I thought that