Catering is the cottage industry of New York. All a caterer needs is a Cuisinart, some pots and pans and a couple of food magazines to start out. They get jobs, though they don't necessarily get repeats.

There are too many opportunities in New York. We can't live too far away.

Everybody in New York is looking for something. Once in a while, somebody finds it.

It added panache to the city - and upstate New York needs that. But if your market doesn't even know about you or can't see the benefit of using your service, you're dead in the water before you begin.

Montana's cancer issues are different from cancer issues in New York. That's why each state needs its own plan. The plans open the way for improved communication about cancer, too. That's important because areas like Montana and west Texas have similarities due to sparse population.

Back then, my air fare on Eastern Airlines to fly from Florida to where Marge was stationed in New York was $16. It was the most important flight I ever made.