They let me know that I was lucky to be alive.

Plano police, when they see that you are a victim, they will go out of their way to see that you are well taken care of.

As firefighters raised our American flag in the rubble of the destruction that was the World Trade Center, they came together from all over the nation to serve. With their camaraderie, they brought dignity and honor to our country.

We shouldn't have to wait until an officer falls to honor them. We should honor them while they are here now.

I tend to avoid cakes made with matzo meal instead of flour. Also, most prepared dessert products and mixes. Sometimes the packaging they come in tastes better than the product.

I'm not Frank Sinatra or Luther Vandross,