Before the federal government adopts a new self-image as "Spender of Last Resort," we should at least explore a less costly role for the government as an "Employer of Last Resort." Idled workers could be directly engaged by the government in advancing our nation's educational, environmental, energy and infrastructure needs. ...more

January 9, 2009

She was the first among my friends to die and she left me the legacy of a special conversation. She taught me about opening jars. ...more

December 31, 2008

During "Let There Be Rock," near the end of AC/DC's set Sunday night at the Forum, guitarist Angus Young sprinted down the catwalk to a small circular near the middle of the arena. ...more

December 21, 2008

Tom Fisher, who transformed the Zephyrhills High football program into one of the best in Pasco County over 20 seasons as Head Coach, stepped down on Monday at the Bulldogs' season-ending banquet, bringing to an end the most successful football era in school history. ...more

December 2, 2008

Moving to Florida was a bit of a fluke for Rachel Mushow. Her husband, Bob, 54, wanted to retire eventually from New Hampshire to the Sunshine State, but Mushow, a hairstylist and owner of Rachel's Family Salon, had no similar inclination. ...more

November 5, 2008

"Hit and Run," by Lawrence Block (William Morrow, $24.95) ...more

September 21, 2008

Looking out for No. 1 is Greg Olson's job. Looking out for No. 7 is his inclination. ...more

September 19, 2008

The impact came out of nowhere. "My first inclination (that) there was going to be a ... collision was when glass flew at me and I started going over," James Borman said. ...more

September 4, 2008

For years, I've been pushing a "boring is better" approach to investing - the kind of strategy that adheres to the belief that so many of us make the wrong decisions when the markets are in turmoil. We're better off deciding on an asset allocation, filling up the baskets and checking it monthly - not every day. ...more

August 3, 2008

Most of us have similar priorities in configuring the interiors of our homes. Some of these elements fall under the broad headings of safety, privacy, light and views. Taken together, they may be said to make the difference between a house and a home. ...more

July 13, 2008