When I graduated from high school at age 17, I joined the U.S. Air Force. I finished boot camp and went on to tech school. I got my orders for overseas duty and took a short leave before shipping out; I was still 17 years old. ...more

September 9, 2009

Roger K. Freeman of New Port Richey liked a recent op-ed page column by Cheryl Bentley on tolerance toward Muslims. ...more

February 4, 2009

Like anyone who pays attention to business and financial news, I am in a state of high economic anxiety. Like everyone of good will, I hoped that President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address would offer some reassurance, that it would suggest that the new administration has this thing covered. ...more

January 24, 2009

Early in his tenure as Port Richey city manager, Richard Reade took us to task for something that appeared in this space. In commenting on the issue of the day in the city, we alluded to various unsuccessful attempts over the years to dissolve Port Richey. We also made reference to the rough-and-tumble nature of governance, Port Richey style. ...more

December 31, 2008

Review: OM 2 Yoga Mix CD, $15.99, available at www.omyoga.com The pitch: "OM Yoga Mix 2 infuses the world with innovative rasa-filled, soul-stirring world music ..." ...more

July 19, 2008