You would like to think that things are not as bad as they seem. Unless you are holed up somewhere in the swamps off the Tamiami Trail and your old rabbit-ears TV has stopped working, that's not so easy to do. ...more

February 22, 2009

Loss Of Ruth's Wit While I am truly sorry that the Tampa Tribune is experiencing such trying times, this latest job cut involving Daniel Ruth is just about the last straw. I have been a faithful reader of the Tribune even with all of the changes in your format. I appreciated Daniel Ruth's wit and wisdom and, yes, sometimes the controversy about whatever subject he happened to choose. ...more

November 12, 2008

Dear Abby: I am 12 and have bad problems at school. Whenever I'm behind, can't figure out a problem or just want to get it done, I cheat. ...more

July 6, 2008