In the classroom, we try to learn from our mistakes, but it doesn't stop there. What you do is take what you learn and figure out what went wrong.

Those were horrible mistakes. They weren't right.

Everything in this store benefits my kids. Those books go into the classroom. I had a little boy who wanted a book a day for a home library. He could not wait to pick up (another) book.

You're the same as you were yesterday and the day before. Nothing has changed. Not really. Forget what troubles you. Regret nothing, but learn from any mistakes you make. Tomorrow will be a brighter day, I promise.

Mistakes wreck your life. But they make what you have. It's kind of all one. You know what Hester told me when we were working the sheep one time? She said it's no good to complain about your flock, because it's the put-together of all your past choices.

I have done my best to represent the City of Tehama, ... But I feel I need to stop spreading myself thin and commit more time to my family and other obligations.