Trillions and trillions of dollars were lost and spent in 2009. Our politicians continue to show their corruption with utterly disgusting grabs for power, even passing a bride-laden health care plan on Christmas Eve that nearly a supermajority of Americans opposes. But let's take a step back for a moment. ...more

December 26, 2009

Not a creature was stirring on Christmas Eve, the old poem says. But no holiday has more power to stir emotions. ...more

December 25, 2009

Karen Price of Tampa recently went to the Walmart Superstore and gave away money to about 100 strangers. ...more

December 23, 2009

Two days after delivering a victory - their second of the season - to their fans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forked over a sleigh-load of presents to 30 needy families. ...more

December 23, 2009

The year about to pass has presented everyone in our nation and state more than enough challenges. That said, better times will come, whether sooner or later. So we wish all of our readers a Merry Christmas and a day of joy and togetherness. ...more

December 23, 2009

Two days after delivering a victory -- only their second of the season -- to their fans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forked over a sleigh load of presents to 30 needy families. Fifty bicycles, along with DVD players, helmets and other gift packages were doled out to the struggling families at One Buc Place this afternoon during the third annual "Day of Giving." Each family, chosen by local charities, also got a $225 spending spree at a nearby Target, courtesy of the team. ...more

December 22, 2009

While shopping at my local Wal-Mart on Dec. 15 after a long day at work, I was tired, cranky and ready to go home. As I sat in the mile-long line and grumbled to myself about my wait, a lady began to walk up to each customer in the line. As she got closer to me, I noticed a stack of money in her hand. She pulled out a bill and handed it to the young couple behind me. ...more

December 21, 2009

Bringing a merry Christmas to children in need was the object of two special projects in Pasco schools last week. ...more

December 19, 2009

I hope it's not just me, because I feel I've been caught in the "Twilight Zone" the last few months or in some really bad reality show. But every time I change the channel it's there: "Survivor: Health Care Capitol Hill." ...more

December 18, 2009

This Thanksgiving time coming up can be the same old get together time, or you can show your loved ones and friends that your prayer over the "vittles" is more than lip-service. ...more

November 22, 2009