As years go, this one was not off to a promising start. It was around 7 in the morning, which meant it was still dark in the North Carolina mountains we had come to, hoping to relax for a few days before getting back to a new year and the daily routine. ...more

January 6, 2008

Lost for three days in the Northern California mountains, Frederick Dominguez and his three children wrote "Help" in the snow, huddled in a culvert for warmth, sang songs and prayed. ...more

December 20, 2007

A man dressed as Santa Claus was knocked unconscious by a thrown object that hit his face while he was riding on the back of a truck decorated as a sleigh. ...more

December 19, 2007

I never have to check the calendar to see if the Christmas season is approaching. As soon as the "season to be jolly" approaches all those jolly-challenged people begin their sniping. I think Jack Frost is nipping at more than their noses and some people are nipping at more than hot chocolate. ...more

December 18, 2007

A Valrico company is offering residents a chance to ride in style to visit the area's best holiday exhibits. ...more

December 13, 2007

By day, they lead diverse lives. A stay-at-home mom. An insurance salesman. A retired construction manager. A lawyer. Even an opera singer. ...more

December 10, 2007

The "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center proves why classics never go out of style. Besides the few updates, such as references to fax machines and BlackBerries, the 75-year-old production still entertains with traditional song, dance and holiday cheer. ...more

December 9, 2007

Halloween is a sugar-covered memory. For several years, I bought candy to hand out to tiny witches and wizards, but not one has shown up at my door. ...more

November 7, 2007