Whimsy shouldn't be overwhelming. It shouldn't be a busy, messy cacophony. By definition, there should be something delicate about it. Charming, even. ...more

January 22, 2009

America has long been the ultimate consumer society. From houses and autos to high fashion and designer decor to iPods, iPhones and all things computerized. ...more

January 21, 2009

Women in the military was the subject of a recent meeting of the General Federation of Women's Club's Sun City Center Woman's Club. Active and retired military at the gathering were recognized and thanked for serving their country. ...more

January 21, 2009

Are you sick of hearing about the digital TV transition yet? You could be. I don't blame you. America is waking up to a lot of frustrating, infuriating, expensive glitches with that transition to come. ...more

January 10, 2009

Bombilla Gourd Organic White Iced Tea and Mate Tea Available at www.bombillagourd.com and specialty stores; $22.50 for 15 pure teas and $32.99 for 12 mate teas ...more

January 10, 2009

President-elect Barack Obama has won another contest: He's been named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" for 2008. ...more

December 17, 2008

Kitchen-related items catching our eye this week include nonstick cookware, a budget wine source, tasty mail-order pears, an impressive canned tomato and a device that transforms a tailgate into a comfy bench. ...more

December 12, 2008

A party is scheduled tonight to mark the publication of "Stealing Dreams," a novel by Plant City resident Betty J. Patton. ...more

December 10, 2008

"The Tales of Beedle the Bard" (Children's High Level Group, $12.99, 111 pages), by J.K. Rowling ...more

December 7, 2008

If you're never quite sure whether the ads for popular beauty products can be believed, relax. Our 4you Beauty Board's veteran testers are ready to try the latest when it comes to all things beauty. We'll share what worked and what bombed with the hope of making life a little easier for you. This week: Our manly men's board tries shaving products. Did they soothe and smooth or make rubble of our guys' stubble? ...more

December 6, 2008