These writers are in virtual agreement as to who will come away with the top Oscars. ...more

February 20, 2009

In mid-January, the National Safety Council called for a nationwide ban on the use of cell phones while driving, citing overwhelming evidence of the risk of injuries and death from driver distraction. California has banned texting behind the wheel and, along with several other states, prohibits the use of handheld phones while allowing drivers to talk with hands-free devices. But research has shown talking is risky even when both hands are free, because the mind is somewhere else. ...more

January 31, 2009

As you might imagine, there was no shortage of miffed readers who wanted to respond to a column last week on vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's parallel universe campaign, following the Alaska governor's appearance at The Villages. ...more

September 28, 2008

In the parallel universe that this column sometimes finds itself aimlessly wandering through, there are moments when your humble scribbler is taken to task by some of you beloved readers for stuff I never wrote. ...more

September 21, 2008

We are living in a parallel universe. The media outlets are convinced that you cannot get enough of Barack Obama, who is here to restore the throne of Camelot, and his stodgier, less charismatic opponent John McCain. ...more

July 6, 2008

Watching "Untold Wealth: The Rise of the Super Rich" is like pouring salt in the wounds of those of us who have to worry about paying more than $4 for a gallon of gasoline. ...more

June 26, 2008

It would seem since he left office that former Gov. Jeb Bush has been on a parallel universe tour rivaling Marlon Brando's Col. Kurtz in "Apocalypse Now." ...more

May 6, 2008

When Gov. Jeb Bush left office a year ago, Florida public schools ranked somewhere between the Bermuda Triangle and Petticoat Junction. ...more

January 19, 2008

hard as it may be, for this involves the parallel universe of Tallahassee - to imagine this scenario. ...more

January 10, 2008