There is something so special about friendships, and how they can interweave over our lifetime. With Ron's illness, at times it seems the past is present as friends from other years have stepped forward and reminded us of their worth. It is so easy in our busy schedules to let time fly by and not keep well connected. Some we thought were very good friends having all but disappeared, I guess a natural ebb and flow. | Full Story

Out with the old and in with the new; time to get a new cat calendar out and start 2009. | Full Story

The rain came down so heavy that your eyes needed wipers. The sound of the downpour seemed to wipe out any other noise, as if you were walking under a thunderous waterfall that flowed straight from the angry heavens. | Full Story

The emotion was palpable, almost infectious. Jan. 20, Inauguration Day was more than the swearing in of the 44th president of the United States. It was the achievement of something I never thought I would see in my lifetime. | Full Story

Yellow; a bright cheerful color that makes you think of sunshine and daffodils; a happy color. Is it any wonder than that it is Josephine Leos' favorite color? | Full Story

Watching the HBO mini series 'John Adams' recently really hit home on how hard our forefathers fought for our right to celebrate the Fourth of July. Watching them craft the constitution, and the blood, sweat and tears that went into our Bill of Updated: Jul. 4, 2008 6:04 AM | Full Story

The news spread quickly through town. Although many had known of Bill Marchese's long battle with cancer, he had always fought back and been triumphant, almost defiant. It seemed impossible that we had lost him. Bill dealt with his trial with nobilit Updated: Apr. 1, 2008 1:17 AM | Full Story