Did you hear about the little boy who asked Santa for a baby sister last year? ...more

December 25, 2009

"Better Off Ted" is back and we're better off for it. Last season, I dismissed this comedy based on the pilot episode. But I was wrong. With each episode, it got better and soon it became "critically acclaimed," but the audience wasn't there yet. ...more

December 8, 2009

1. Never stick your tongue on a flagpole in freezing weather even if someone triple-dog dares you. ...more

November 29, 2009

Some beloved Christmas characters embrace the holidays; others need a little convincing. Which classic character best describes your holiday personality? ...more

November 29, 2009

I should say up front that I am a huge fan of the yuletide season. I confess this knowing my fondness for all that is Christmas means I shall never achieve the much-coveted ninth-degree black belt in curmudgeonliness. ...more

December 26, 2008

'Tis the season for credit card debt, bad presents from your Secret Santa at work and avoiding all three "The Santa Clause" movies. ...more

December 21, 2008

"Boston Legal" fans take note: The series finale will not be aired in Tampa on Monday night. ...more

December 4, 2008

In "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," Brooke Burns plays a modern-day Scrooge, a cynical, working single mom with a 6-year-old who doesn't believe in Santa. ...more

November 24, 2008

Could the special Christmas episode of the TNT drama "The Closer" be that jump-the-shark moment for the popular drama series? ...more

December 3, 2007

As the county wrapped up work last spring on its new district park at Boyette and Overpass roads, chamber of commerce officials planted a tiny pine they hope will grow up to be the hub of future holidays in Wesley Chapel. ...more

November 26, 2007