Let me tell you about my friend Matt, who died last Friday.

He lived in Whittemore, Iowa, a town of 497 people where everyone knows your name, your parents’ names, and usually your story. Matt’s stor...

One of the coolest things I remember about being a Boy Scout was the Pinewood Derby races. We all got the same kit – a block of wood, wheels, and nails for the axles. From there, you could design anyt...