I grew up when 'Schoolhouse Rock' taught millions of American kids how a bill becomes a law.

We all grew up with Chevy Chase and Bill Murray.

We were taught manners and we had to do our chores - Katie and I grew up as normal kids.

I grew up as one of six kids.

Instead of more talk about salmon and high-speed rails, more criticism of the Supreme Court or more praise for the Soviet's Sputnik mission - President Obama should use his State of the Union Address to tell the American people the truth about the fundamental financial challenges our country faces.

People say, 'Well everybody needs a cellphone.' Well, what does 'need' mean? Do you need an iPad? How about a computer? A printer?