Most people do not want a close brush with death. Michael Keleman, who spoke to the Metaphysical Society of Sun City Center Jan. 21, said he sought a second near-death-like experience after a car accident at age 18. ...more

January 28, 2009

William D. Eddy was an Episcopal minister in Tarrytown, N.Y., and an admirer of the writer and theologian Richard John Neuhaus. When Eddy grew gravely ill about 20 years ago, I asked Neuhaus to write him a letter of comfort. ...more

January 16, 2009

First, some housekeeping. David Price introduced Barack Obama, not the other way around. ...more

October 21, 2008

"Swan Peak," by James Lee Burke (Simon & Schuster, $25.95) ...more

August 17, 2008

In the genuine historical miracle of Barack Obama - it was only 43 years ago, half a historical eye-blink, when African-American voting rights remained unsecured - the political and personal miracle of John McCain has been largely overshadowed. ...more

June 16, 2008

Hedge funds and other investors made bundles of money in the 1990s betting currency pegs around the world would break. They are at it again, only this time they are gambling currencies will soar, not plummet. ...more

May 29, 2008

When Jeremy Sisto got his first glimpse of the updated "Law & Order" opening, there he was, in a courthouse setting alongside his cast mates, just like so many who had come before him. ...more

January 2, 2008

A Cut Above The Rest Edward Williams is a man of many talents. He owns an auto accessory company, a production company and a decorating business. But it's his barbershop, Boyz 2 Men on Florida Avenue, that has been attracting national attention. The shop is one of four finalists for the nation's best in the annual Hoodie Awards. centraltampa.tbo.com ...more

September 16, 2007