Had it not been for the food writing of Jeff Houck, I am 1,000 percent positive I would no longer be a subscriber to The Tampa Tribune. The paper has dismissed all of the columnists I have read for years. You've had tons of messages about them, so you know who I am talking about. ...more

December 22, 2008

While preparing for my 90th birthday, I had a massive heart attack and ended up in Florida Hospital in Orlando. I have to tell you that I have never received such great care. To begin with, I have to thank our local newspapers, The Tampa Tribune, News-Sun and Lake Placid Journal for publishing my letters for the past 28 years. ...more

October 14, 2008

I would like to publicly thank everyone for all their prayers and best wishes after my recent accident. I would also like to make a special request: a young man arrived on the scene and loaned me a U.S. Marine fatigue jacket. I would like to return this to him, but I did not get his name. Would this good samaritan please contact me so that I can thank you and return your jacket? The phone number is 1-800-445-8429 ...more

February 25, 2008

TAMPA - The news so far is disappointing on the recovery of Channel 10 weatherman Dick Fletcher, who suffered a stroke Monday, the station says on its Web site. ...more

February 21, 2008