We grownups are often too busy, too stressed or just too plain tired to remember just how important the power of imagination happens to be. While we might have enjoyed our days of wonder and merriment in playing make believe as children, far too many of us forget this side of ourselves when we reach a certain age. ...more

February 11, 2009

Warmed by hoodies, sweaters and jackets, more than 100 kindergartners sat on the curb singing Christmas carols with their teachers. ...more

December 10, 2008

'Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. But eat and drink too much and the merriment will come to an abrupt end the next time you step on the scale. ...more

December 10, 2008

This time of year, we eat, drink and are merry. But eat and drink too much and the merriment will come to an abrupt end the next time you step on the scale. ...more

November 30, 2008

Come celebrate the new name, spacious sanctuary and multi-purpose facility dedication ceremonies at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at The Bridge Christian Life Center. Free live music, inspired dignitaries, food, games for the kids and displays of church ministries and other events ensure family merriment and Christ-centered spiritual possibilities. ...more

November 8, 2008

•"Dancing with the Stars: The Tour" comes to the Forum tonight. Check out winners Julianne Hough and Helio Castroneves plus Joey Lawrence, Cheryl Burke and more. ...more

January 21, 2008

In the midst of moving merriment, I somehow found time to drive to Borders to exchange a cookbook I received for Christmas. I'm miserable at returning things — sometimes a veritable coward and procrastinator. However, when it's a cookbook, no arm-twisting is necessary. After 45 minutes of chewing my options in the cookbook aisles, I made my way to the checkout clutching "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi's newest book, "Tangy Tart Hot & Sweet: A World of Recipes for Every Day." The path to the cashier led me through the bargain book section, where I scanned the cookbooks. ...more

January 16, 2008

LAKELAND - The holiday season is far from the most wonderful time of the year for those mourning the loss of loved ones. To soothe their grief, some churches now offer more somber "Blue Christmas" services. ...more

December 26, 2007

It takes a while for a tree to be green. For decades, the National Christmas Tree was heartily chopped down from forests throughout the nation and trucked to the White House to be decked out in lights and ornaments. Then someone finally had the idea to plant the tree, so it would grow each year; the current tree has stood in place for 28 years. ...more

December 8, 2007

Considering the overall somber mood of this year's "My December" album, Kelly Clarkson's Saturday night set was a regular laugh riot. ...more

December 2, 2007