Sir Winston Churchill made these statements: ...more

October 31, 2009

I firmly believe the real reason for the recession is greed in the ranks of the politicians and the very rich. Honesty, integrity and ethics are absolutely not being practiced by them. Just for starters, I would like every one who reads this to send me an e-mail if they really believe that the two senators, who did not pay their taxes, really did not know they didn't. Wall Street, the financial banking biggies, and the list goes on, pulled a scam on the public and still some got their bonuses and very high salaries. The politicians are taking care of them with all the bailouts. ...more

February 10, 2009

Priorities Upside Down During my 12-year tenure as a state legislator in New Hampshire, I had the responsibility at one point to serve as chairman of the House Committee on State Institutions in order to oversee the operation and standards of our Youth Development Center (YDC) along with other state facilities. Governmental overview of state institutions is always needed, although experience shows that it is seldom productive. ...more

January 7, 2009

I was listening to Bing Crosby sing "That Christmas Feeling"" and began thinking about things I'm thankful for this season. ...more

November 27, 2008

In regard to Sarah Palin and all the attention focused on her, I have to wonder, when did we start treating politicians like celebrities? More and more it seems we act as if these people are somehow better than the common person. And the last thing these egotistical people need is celebrity status. Sarah Palin is a virtual unknown. She has very little experience in politics, and has yet to speak honestly about her beliefs. In the ads and interviews so far, she has simply followed a script. In the matter of her brother-in-law trooper, why doesn't she just say, "Yes, I tried my best to remove him from his job. He's a bully and actually threatened my family with physical violence. I think anyone would do the same?" ...more

September 15, 2008

As an 11-year Hernando County homeowner in Spring Hill and 50-year Florida resident, I hasten to address the arrogant and disrespectful comments voiced by Anna Lisa Covell, another Hernando County resident in Nobleton, in today's edition of Hernando Today's Feedback column. ...more

August 24, 2008

He was never one for distractions, endlessly preaching to his players the virtue of a mind that can overcome any ordeal. "There are no small plays when we are doing it," U.S. men's volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon would forever tell his players. Hardly words of great insight but a window into the soul of a man who disdains the kind of clutter that pulls an athlete down. ...more

August 11, 2008

Every single man knows: Walking a dog in the park is a sure babe magnet. Saudi Arabia's Islamic religious police, in their zeal to keep the sexes apart, want to make sure the technique doesn't catch on here. ...more

August 1, 2008

BOWLING Youth bowler finishes 21st at Spring Hill Open, higher than any other Hernando County participant. ...more

July 28, 2008

The attorney representing the family of a teenager fatally shot by a St. Petersburg police officer is asking the governor's office to assign a new prosecutor to investigate the incident. ...more

July 8, 2008