Wish you could have gone to the Super Bowl? Technically, you could have. Bank of America, a recipient of part of the $700 billion bailout funded by taxpayers like you and me, spent an estimated $20 million sending its corporate executives to the big game. It included a $3.5 million pre-game festivity, tickets to the game (in a private corporation box. complete with food and wet bar) and an estimated $10 million post game party. They would not release the names of any of the employees who attended, and said that they were not required to do so because they are a sponsor of the NFL. Meanwhile, G.M., another NFL sponsor, said that none of their employees attended the game. Maybe that's why they only asked for $35 billion! ...more

February 6, 2009

WRITER'S NOTE: Merry Christmas! Don't we feel a special elation and fanfare elevating the best of mankind and our loved ones and neighbors each Dec. 25? I do. And I enjoy soliciting an annual sampler of reflections demonstrating some more unique aspects of Christmas and seasonal smiles. So grab a cookie and a cup to warm your day: ...more

December 25, 2008

The Hernando Beach Yacht Club will host its annual Christmas Boat Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. ...more

December 18, 2008

The arrival of the fall and winter holiday season can bring lots of fun, food and feasting, according to FloridaAgriculture.com. ...more

November 24, 2008

As a child, Alli Zeegers would watch the twirling cheerleaders and the gigantic helium balloons of Mickey and Minnie wind their way down New York City as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving with the Macy's Thanksgiving parade. ...more

November 20, 2008

The ancient carols stand unrivaled in true Christmas spirit by anything penned in contemporary history. The popular Christmas hymnal beloved today was pretty much complete before the first strings of Christmas lights were mass produced in 1890. ...more

December 25, 2007

Dear Abby: I don't celebrate Christmas and haven't for many years. Once in a while, someone will give me a Christmas gift. (I have also received the occasional Easter gift.) ...more

December 2, 2007