A group of seven or eight men get together for lunch every Wednesday in the back room at the Valencia Garden restaurant. They are older than dirt. Buck Setzer, who just turned 94, asked me to join them last week. ...more

January 9, 2009

From time to time, we find a picture in a magazine we feel is worth saving, even framing. Most often they're from Victoria Magazine. One hangs on the wall over Lyn's old oak dresser. ...more

August 15, 2008

When John Callea sat down for his first cup of coffee at the Rising Sun Cafe, he knew then it was going to be the place to start his day. ...more

May 12, 2008

Newlywed owners hope to revitalize downtown Brooksville; cozy café includes new menu and longer hours. ...more

May 11, 2008

The high school students let out a sigh of "aww" as William Zerbe stood up to escort his wife of 40 years to her seat. ...more

December 8, 2007

Nov. 15, 1997 was a special day our family will long remember. With the words, "I do," our youngest daughter and the love of her life became man and wife –– a brand new family of two ready to step out on their own. At the reception, the groom danced with his mother to the song she requested. It was "I'll Be Home for Christmas." His birthday is Dec. 24. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. Photos of the day can still be found throughout our home nearly 10 years after the event. They now share space with photos of the two children who eventually made them a family of four. As our daughter and son-in-law prepare to celebrate their 10th Anniversary, we find ourselves naturally thinking back on their wedding day. We recall dancing together to "New York! New York!" and Bill dancing with Lyn's Mom to "Chicago, My Kind of Town." Ah, yes, all wonderful memories to treasure. And then, there's the memory of a somewhat unusual incident that's lasted in a most unique way. Minutes before our daughter was to toss her cascading bouquet of roses and ivy into the eager arms of one of her bridesmaids, Lyn retrieved a small scissors from her purse. She quietly proceeded to snip off many long strands of the green ivy. The bride, her grandmother, and father looked on in wonder. Lyn merely said, "Trust me." ...more

November 2, 2007

Unable to come up with a better analogy, Bucs coach Jon Gruden finally likened the situation to a marriage in which both spouses are still trying to figure out what the other one likes best. ...more

September 18, 2007