Where'd they go? I'm speaking of the 50 years since my high school graduation. In many ways it seems like only yesterday. At the recent reunion of the Speedway High School, Class of '59, I had no trouble identifying everyone, even without the very large nametags - containing our senior photos - that the committee had prepared for us. My companion for the evening was very surprised (shocked?) at the way I looked back then. I think he might take back his assessment of my inability to write a book entitled, "Beauty Tips for the Really Ugly." ...more

October 28, 2009

"Handle with Care," by Jodi Picoult (Atria Books, $28) ...more

March 1, 2009

ebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell have twin girls ...more

January 5, 2009

Florida has barred homosexuals from adopting children since 1977, yet gays and lesbians are allowed to be foster parents and raise wards of the state for years at a time. ...more

December 8, 2008

TAMPA - First-grader Tatum Johnson loved to frolic with friends on the school playground. The 7-year-old enjoyed playing with classmates and came home every day with tales of her school adventures. Though Tatum can no longer run with her friends though the Mort Elementary fields, her memory has become a permanent part of the school campus. ...more

May 9, 2008

The Internet is the innovative breakthrough of the century. The advantages of the Net are unlimited, as well as are its dangers. ...more

January 10, 2008

After going the first 40 minutes of Wednesday night's game against Gulf without a goal, Pasco senior Jose "Joe" Montelongo appeared at least one more game from a seemingly inevitable achievement. ...more

December 21, 2007