A toilet that was the victim of an accidental gunshot was remembered fondly during a memorial ceremony. ...more

February 2, 2009

The big question is, who gets the $35,000 commode? ...more

February 1, 2009

HOUSTON - Residents aboard the international space station were getting ready to take on a new task Wednesday: plumbing. ...more

June 4, 2008

Parts 1 and 2 of this story were published April 20 and 27. When four-year-old Lisa slipped into my apartment naked, for the second time, I tried not to look shocked. Gemma quickly said, "Oh, I never put clothes on that one at 'ome. She just gets 'em filthy. Once she even stuffed 'er dress down the commode." I forced a smile, "Would you like some coffee?" "Oh, bloody good idea, that." I led the way to the kitchen where Lisa had already opened my refrigerator and grabbed a carton of yogurt. She shoved it at me. "Open this." "Sure." I pulled off the aluminum seal and handed it back. "Let me get you a spoon." But she had already dug into it with her fingers. Gemma yawned, ignoring her daughter, while I poured the coffee. ...more

May 3, 2008

John Mennell finally found the serenity he was looking for, working on the Florida National Scenic Trail. ...more

February 23, 2008