The realization scared me. I have children fast approaching what we used to call middle age. Two are in their forties. I am in my late sixties. Does that mean I'm old? ...more

January 21, 2009

Megan Bertoni, 10, has enjoyed writing since the third grade. She showcased her talents Thursday as an author of the month at Oakstead Elementary School. ...more

September 28, 2008

A tip of my hat to the learned Dale Gillis for his observation regarding my column of Nov. 8, in which I somewhat criticized our government trying to develop Iraq into a democratic form of government. He is right in that I have a negative view of religion and I ask just why I should not with all the scandals and religious zealots out there. Islam is just another religion, which has gone way too far in enforcing their fundamental beliefs. I failed to emphasize the need to establish some form of compromise between the Sunni zealots, Shiites, Jews and conservative Muslims so that that country can as our country does in accepting each other without war. ...more

December 13, 2007

SEBRING — For many, it's a black and white world — you're either right or wrong, with little or no gray area left to argue over. ...more

December 9, 2007

For Sherry Mulcrone, it's two little plots on shady country acreage in Palmetto. ...more

November 30, 2007