First, it was Vietnam, which tore our country apart, ruined LBJ's presidency and stunted an entire generation, not to mention the enormous casualties. Then it was Iraq, and all that happened there, which tainted the Bush years. Now it's Afghanistan, "the graveyard of empires," where we have already spent nearly eight fruitless years. ...more

December 5, 2009

In team sports, the publicity normally is directed at the players who score the touchdowns, baskets or goals. However, just as important are the role players who work hard and do everything asked of them by their coaches, knowing that their name likely will never make the headlines. ...more

November 29, 2009

Veterans Day 2009, "America's Shame," "No man left behind," shallow words indeed. ...more

October 29, 2009

This is just a thought in reference to the media's priorities. ...more

August 21, 2009

Anyone can become a leader. And one Pasco High School teacher says he can tell you what you need to know in about 30 minutes. ...more

February 21, 2009

The Tampa Bay History Center officially opened Saturday at 801 Old Water St. in downtown Tampa. It has 25,000 square feet of exhibit areas featuring 12,000 years of local history, interactive displays and multiple theaters. ...more

January 18, 2009

If it were not for The Tampa Tribune, I wouldn't be here. ...more

December 19, 2008

When I approached my principal, Tim Ducker, with the plan to host a school-wide celebration in honor of the veterans in our community, I wanted to show the students that our greatest heroes do not go by the names of Brad, Angelina, T.O., Ocho Cinco or Hannah Montana, but are most often called, "grandma," "grandpa," "mom" or "dad." ...more

November 14, 2008

"What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? James 2:14 ...more

November 12, 2008

My most memorable moment from Sen. Barack Obama's campaign occurred as we were on the way to a high-dollar fundraising event. ...more

November 8, 2008