Democratic Sen. Byron P. Harrison of Mississippi called the remarks "unfortunate in the extreme." Sen. Thomas E. Watson of Georgia wondered why it was necessary for the speaker to travel to the South "to lecture their people." Today's historians regard the address as surprising. And even a cursory examination of the speech – its comments much commented upon when they were delivered, much ignored by its audience and then much forgotten over the century that followed -- will prompt a reevaluation by modern Americans of a muchmaligned president.

DEAR HARRIETTE: I work for myself. This past year has been busier than the previous 10. It has been amazing. I'm so accustomed to having to scramble to make enough money that I accept every project that comes my way. Now that I am super busy, I am exhausted. I can't really handle all the work. I have an assistant, but I'm wondering if I need two. But then I'm afraid to take on more staff. What if I don't have as much work next year? I would hate to have to let somebody go. I'm getting so worked up just thinking about all of this. I know I have to do something. Should I hire somebody else, start turning down work or something else? – Growing Pains

When I was 8 or 9, I played a game that I invented with my friends.

Eleven days ago, when storms containing tornadoes were headed toward – and then eventually hit Clinton – it was comforting to know how many agencies had people out doing their part to protect us.