Personally, it was a reminder to me of the forces and events that have shaped my own sensibilities, political and otherwise.

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But this is going to be a reminder to me that Robert has not only been an extraordinary press secretary, but he has been a great friend.

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The 60 magazine covers are a daily reminder to me of the intersection points between print and digital.

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The storm was a powerful reminder to me of how important it is for those of us who run our own businesses to be prepared for the worst.

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Here I was feeling sorry for myself about being alone for Christmas, when this angel named Mr. McDonald was sent to me as a reminder of what being alone really meant.

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It is a reminder that something I like to do could get me killed and that is not funny.

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To me, Bennett is a good reminder that even though the editors of the conservative publication, National Review, think that prohibition has failed, there is still an extremely powerful coalition of drug war crusaders and busy bodies who want to keep fighting the bad fight.

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No other parting with an automobile has ever seemed so dramatic to me, but it is always a reminder of passing time and relentless change when you dispense with a familiar vehicle.

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But they brought me back to the lessons of my mother, a reminder to live as she lived -- openhearted.

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