Before the blank white canvas of sugar, Laurie Cinelli began to craft her masterpiece. ...more

August 6, 2008

Before the blank white canvas of sugar, Laurie Cinelli began to craft her masterpiece. ...more

August 6, 2008

Before David Cook was crowned an "American Idol" on Wednesday night, he hit the stage with ZZ Top and played "Sharp Dressed Man." ...more

May 23, 2008

Chelsea Clinton tells students about her mother's plans for the economy and mortgages. The former first daughter outlines Hillary Rodham Clinton's concern about Darfur and women's rights. She ticks through talking points on electability, health care and the environment. ...more

February 17, 2008

WHO: Tampa Bay area songwriter and vocalist Julie Black, backed by her band ...more

February 7, 2008

The first unconventional or non-traditional funeral we can remember attending was about 15 years ago. When we walked through the doors of the Catholic Church where it was being held, we were greeted by the familiar sounds of a Jimmy Buffett ballad. We knew the deceased well. The song and the artist were definitely his favorites. Many other Buffett singles could be heard preceding and immediately following the funeral liturgy. And the celebration at the family's home afterwards continued with a Margaritaville theme. What we didn't realize at the time was; that particular funeral and a few others like it were forerunners of things to come for aging boomers, their families and friends, funeral directors, and clergy of all denominations. As the New York Times said in July 2006, regarding The Boomer's Funeral, "It's My Funeral and I'll Serve Ice Cream If I Want To," – times and funerals have changed. ...more

November 9, 2007