Dan RatherA collection of 17 posts

Wisdom

Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.

War

I had just turned 10-years-old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and plung...

Teacher

The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you who tugs and pushes and lea...

Sports

Now I know you expected me to say that well I just kick back in the rocking c...

Science

This much we know: Journalism is not a precise science. It's on its best d...

Respect

I respect and empathize with reporters and editors who must compete in today...

Politics

I still love following and thinking about politics. I enjoy recommending importa...

Learning

A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you we...

History

If I didn't have a front-row seat on history it was at least a seat on the...

Health

As long as I have my health I want to be reporting somewhere.