Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 12:31:28
Ohio, Georgia and Life on the Campaign Trail
As one former speaker of the House famously said, "All politics is local." It wasn't my dad, former Speaker Newt Gingrich, who said that, but the illustrious Tip O'Neill -- a down-to-earth Massachusetts Democrat who understood the power of local....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, March 15th, 2012 12:33:17
Driven by Family
It's interesting what drives people toward their goals. For some, it is fame, fortune or celebrity. For others, it's personal achievement, parents pushing or peer pressure that has been internalized. Some seem to have no drive at all -- there....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, March 8th, 2012 12:32:36
Those Who Know Us Best
I've come to realize that it's often not very telling if those who don't know someone well love them the most. After all, what they often see is the thin veneer of outward appearances. Dress, manners, gestures -- they see....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 12:30:26
After Mardi Gras: a Time for Reflection, Reconnection and Humility
Lent began this week on Feb. 22. It ends April 8 with the celebration of Easter. In the Christian tradition, the Lenten period is a time of fasting and prayer, preparation and reflection in anticipation of Easter, which commemorates the....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, February 16th, 2012 12:29:35
Where Strength Comes From
This year for Presidents Day, instead of buying a new appliance, I'm urging all of us to mark the holiday by reading George Washington's Farewell Address and Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural. I know. Focusing on two great presidents on Presidents....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, February 9th, 2012 12:28:54
The Long Haul
My first marathon was New York in 1992. I trained with a group for months but had never gone a full 26.2 miles before the start of the race. Turns out that's something you ought to do. The New York....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, February 9th, 2012 12:28:10
Transition Challenges
Transitional phases are never easy. Whether it's remodeling a kitchen, rearranging the furniture or cleaning out a closet, the transitional phase is always a bit messy. This past month, we had our children's bathroom remodeled. We put it off for....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, January 26th, 2012 12:27:34
Sweating in South Carolina
The sweat somehow made the moment more real. There we were, standing on the stage at the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Columbia, S.C., on Saturday night with my dad, Newt Gingrich, celebrating his primary victory. It was the sweat rolling....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, January 19th, 2012 12:26:15
Sweet South Carolina
The best part about the campaign trail is the places you go and the people you meet. This week, we are in South Carolina, and I am thrilled to be back in the Palmetto State. I graduated from Presbyterian College,....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, January 12th, 2012 12:24:55
New Hampshire Notions
Part of the joy of a presidential campaign is visiting different parts of the country. This past week was New Hampshire week. I've been to New Hampshire about a half-dozen times. It's a beautiful state. Mountains, ocean, beautiful forests and....
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