American Heroes

WASHINGTON — In the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy’s little terrier, Toto, pulls aside a curtain to reveal that the awesome wizard is really a little man frantically pulling levers to create an illusion of power….

WASHINGTON — Traveling salespeople always have a hard job. That’s especially true when the economy isn’t exactly booming — and the product you are selling will go off the market in a year. That kind of describes…

WAUKESHA, Wis. — Here in “Cheesehead” country, where Green Bay Packers fans go to Lambeau Field with snow shovels, military recruiting never has been much of a problem — until now.
“These are outdoors,…

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — In early January, this oceanfront resort community is usually a pretty quiet place. This year, however, nothing is usual. This week, hotel rooms are packed, and the lobbies are crowded with…

WASHINGTON — The frozen water pipe this morning was a rude awakening. I managed to thaw the pipe without bursting it, thus saving the cost of a plumber. However, a few hours later, I opened our bill for home heating…