Valentine's Day is a holiday of high emotions, mostly stress. The occasion has the unique ability to make both those who do participate in it and those who don't feel vaguely unfulfilled.

Criticism of a government can, of course, come from those who also have racist intent. We should always be careful not to scapegoat people for the sins of their governments.

I am a very social person, but not a planner.

I have my share of criticisms of Trump and have been clear about them, but the gap between the coverage of what might be in the Mueller report and what actually appears to be in Mueller's conclusions after a two-year investigation is not just good news for Trump, but great news for the country.

I'll take any opportunity to make costumes for my daughters and me, and it makes Halloween a weeklong bonanza of multiple costumes, and my house an explosion of arts and crafts.

Obviously, if you're looking for stories of suffering and sacrifice that end with the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises, start with the Bible.