As we begin a new year, each of us should "resolve" to make a difference. There are simple gifts we can give to our families, schools, workplace and community that can make a difference. ...more

January 3, 2008

Like the greeting cards she's now marketing, Ivette Mayo's career evolved through fate rather than design. ...more

December 30, 2007

One of the Tribune's new teen columnists, John Silvera, told us his goal is to make lots of money. One of our new adult community columnists happens to be Frank Morsani, an affluent businessman and major philanthropist. We invited the 18-year-old graduate of Chamberlain High School to sit down with the millionaire and discuss wealth and success. ...more

December 16, 2007

Last week in this column, we shared about a book we'd had for 12 years before we read it. Once we opened it, we realized it was something worth reading after all. A good number of people have since told us they ordered the book. Looks like we may have boosted sales of its used copies on amazon.com. ...more

October 12, 2007

The quest for a rose and the affections of a Texas millionaire ended for a Tampa woman on "The Bachelor" Monday night. ...more

October 1, 2007

Misguided MAP I feel compelled to write about the newest performance pay plan, Merit Award Program (MAP), that will be voted on in the school district. ...more

September 14, 2007

We are taught by our elders that anything we speak, think or make is our creation. ...more

September 12, 2007