I hope your holidays were as pleasant as mine were this year. We had family guests come and go over several days, with nary a peep of discord or hurled object. There may have been some light poking, but overall the atmosphere was just plain fun and relaxing. ...more

January 7, 2009

When I was young, my mom used to take a 2-quart pitcher, fill it with water, add a few tea bags and place it in a sunny spot early in the day. My job was to chase the sun. As the sun moved throughout the day, I had to nudge that stupid pitcher. ...more

May 20, 2008

A national autism advocacy group is demanding an apology from CBS over a disparaging remark a contestant on the reality show "Big Brother" made about people with the disorder. ...more

February 19, 2008

The Heritage Isles Community Development District has adopted a $25 daily fee to charge uninvited nonresidents who use the community's swimming pool. ...more

September 24, 2007

Ben and Karoline Byler are getting ready for six new houseguests in their Wesley Chapel three-bedroom home, which has been modified for the arrival of their sextuplets. ...more

September 13, 2007