While the declaration of a nation was inked in parchment, it was the blood of the common man that ensured its delivery. ...more

November 11, 2009

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." ...more

October 3, 2009

Shark Theatre at Nature Coast Technical High School (NCTHS) will present the classic comedy "You Can't Take It With You" at 7 p.m. today and two performances at 2 and 7 p.m. tomorrow, March 21 at the Black Box Theatre on the NCTHS campus. ...more

March 20, 2009

In the annals of heroes and villains, few men have been planted so solidly in both camps as Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner. ...more

February 1, 2009

Can you name all three branches of the U.S. government? Do you know who Susan B. Anthony was? Do you know what rights the First Amendment guarantees? Most Americans don't. ...more

November 25, 2008

Can you name all three branches of the U.S. government? Do you know who Susan B. Anthony was? Do you know what rights the First Amendment guarantees? Most American's don't. That's according to a report from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that surveyed about 2,500 randomly selected citizens, asking them 33 basic questions about history, government and economics. ...more

November 24, 2008

My wife and I recently motored to Virginia, where she officiated at a friend's wedding. ...more

September 10, 2008

My wife and I recently motored to Virginia, where she officiated at a friend's wedding. ...more

September 10, 2008

He spoke of the promise before he spoke of the dream. ...more

August 28, 2008

On blistering days in Los Angeles, drive northwest on the 110, exit at Highland Park and pull into a roadside grocery called Galco's. Then walk in and say, "I'm thirsty. Can you point me to the soda-pop aisle?" ...more

August 10, 2008