On Halloween, they became the Pink Power Ranger, the one with the little skirt and the mighty right cross. ...more

December 16, 2007

Amy Gorman, author of "Aging Artfully: 12 Profiles of Visual and Performing Women Artists 85-105," will speak at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. ...more

November 29, 2007

Amy Gorman, author of "Aging Artfully: 12 Profiles of Visual and Performing Women Artists 85-105," will speak at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6. She will show clips of filmmaker Greg Young's movie, "Still Kicking," based on her book. ...more

November 26, 2007

I have been thinking about the phrase "role model" for some time, what it means to people, especially our youth. In the midst of my thoughts came the news that another superstar athlete was indicted for drug abuse. ...more

November 25, 2007

Regarding "Kill 'Em, But Watch Your Language" (Metro, Nov. 3): I take exception to Daniel Ruth's column on coaches who curse. I have always been taught that people who use curse words are uneducated and have a poor vocabulary or they wouldn't need curse words to express themselves. ...more

November 13, 2007

To old-time Tampans, the Vila brothers are among the most inspirational figures in the community's history. The family sent seven sons to serve this country in times of war. ...more

November 3, 2007

Discussing prayer is difficult for the matriarch of the politically powerful Bush family. However, in 'How Strong Women Pray,' Barbara Bush shares a lesson she says changed her life: learning to thank God throughout the day for all that is good. ...more

October 27, 2007

As far back as the 17th century, the N-word, as it is called in its cleaned-up form, was the most despicable slur you could say to a black American. But in today's hip-hop culture, the word has evolved from a slur to a term of endearment for some young people, albeit with an alternative form of spelling. ...more

October 24, 2007

The Midget Twister returned from Antalya, Turkey, with a hefty black belt and the thirst for more competition on the world grappling stage. ...more

October 8, 2007

Mama, don't let your sons and daughters grow up to be doctors, lawyers or even plumbers. ...more

September 30, 2007