I’ve learned quite a lot from Indiana Jones. In a very real(and possibly very sad) way, Professor Jones may be one of the three most influential forces in my life. Back in the 1980’s, when Indy was still young and spry, I didn’t just idolize the guy, I wanted to BE him. And not in that ‘geewhiz’ little kid way. I was a lunatic. I remember asking my mother to cut by hair like Harrison Ford’s. I was Indiana Jones at Halloween for five straight years. I carried a bullwhip. I wore a plastic bowler hat, which to my tiny brain was just like a fedora. I practiced rolling under the half-open garage door while not losing that oh-so-important head adornment. I’ve never wanted to be anyone else.

I've become disgusted at selfish, indolent, drivers who use handicap parking spaces. I'm referring to perfectly healthy drivers who use parking spaces that are reserved only for the handicap. That's why I was glad to hear that the Governor's Council on People with Disabilities soon will be reviewing this abuse.

In March, I was driving home from my girlfriend’s house during an ice storm. The road I was on lacked street lights and was basically rolling hills. After reaching the top of a hill, I was heading down and noticed something in the road.

An entire tree fell across the road.

If I had to guess, I think we will see a definite increase in the number of people who will vote at the polls this year. There has been a steady decrease for most democratic countries since the 1960s. However, the United States may turn that around.

Growing up, every child is taught that everyone is treated equally and if you want, you could be become president of the United States. This year, that theory will be tested like never before. I have always said that someday I believe a woman and an African-American would be elected president in the States. But this year, America has a choice that will force a change.