Two years ago, Judy Case Redder almost died. As she lay in her hospital bed groggy from complications from a kidney stone, Redder asked herself, "OK, Judy, what do you want to do with the rest of your life?" Redder's art reflects her decision. In a kind of artistic archaeological dig, Redder excavates and paints the artifacts that detail people's lives. "I want to paint stories of what people want to remember about their lives," she says. ...more

March 4, 2009

The storyline of Saturday's SEC Championship Game between Florida and Alabama appears to be as obvious and contrasting as "American Idol" meets "American Bandstand," or rotary dial and cellular service. ...more

December 3, 2008

Dishing out advice on financial staples in times of crisis used to involve three servings: precious metals, U.S. Treasury bills and real estate. ...more

September 30, 2008