In this spirit, I offer an open letter to former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney — a bouquet of thanks for his unique and distinctive leadership and service to America.

So from us a “thank you” to all involved in making major decisions that impact small communities and local residents, for such decisions impact such entities not only for a few days or a few weeks, ...

The dining table was overflowing on the Tuesday evening — sliced century eggs placed in a flower shape, crisp-skinned Peking ...