I count it a good Christmas when I get a present that spins. I can't remember a Christmas without getting something that didn't have a component of the gift that spins. I credit Michael Faraday as the father of every electric gadget that spins and he should have a day near Christmas named in his honor, "Faraday Day." ...more

December 19, 2009

They were obviously shaken and emotionally drained Wednesday night but the two young singers who didn't make the cut on "American Idol" have no regrets about their brief time on the popular Fox series. ...more

March 12, 2009

Andy Pettitte's only thought was to stay with the New York Yankees. He had no interest in returning to his hometown Houston Astros. ...more

January 27, 2009

No regrets. If you're looking for Barry Sanders to second guess himself for departing while on top, guess again. ...more

October 19, 2008

TALLAHASSEE - It was the final practice before one of the biggest home games in years for the Florida State Seminoles. ...more

September 18, 2008

some positive, many negative. There were about 6,000 people in all who I was able to converse with, either in person, on the phone or e-mail and found that there were many issues that concerned the citizens of Hernando County. ...more

September 14, 2008

Jeff Garcia is Tampa Bay's starting quarterback. While that has not changed, Bucs Coach Jon Gruden is optimistic Garcia's opinion of him and management is still positive after weeks of Brett Favre's speculation which concluded with the former Green Bay standout wearing a New York Jets uniform. ...more

August 8, 2008

I felt compelled to write about my unexpected friendship with Ralph Hughes, who passed away recently. I have worked for more than one candidate who was on the losing side of Ralph. He had a reputation, one that I had heard about for most of my years in local politics. You didn't want to be on the other side of Ralph. But because of political parties that is where I found myself for many years. ...more

July 7, 2008

Although I was invited to see Sen. Barack Obama last week at his campaign rally in Tampa, I decided not to go because I didn't want to jinx him. ...more

May 25, 2008

BARTOW - Of all the personal stories that have emerged from the massive pileup in Polk County last week, perhaps none is more compelling that the one told by Deputy Paul Buoniconti, a Marine combat veteran who drew from his wartime experience to do what he thought was right. ...more

January 14, 2008