What began as a harvest celebration between European settlers and indigenous communities nearly four centuries ago has become our cherished tradition of Thanksgiving. ...more

November 26, 2009

Two area charities need people's help so they can help the needy in the community during the holidays. ...more

November 25, 2009

As a South Shore resident and community journalist, I was so pleased to see the large crowd that turned out for the VFW's annual Veterans Day parade. Having covered the event six times since I came to the area, I felt interest had begun to wane in recent years, and that saddened me. ...more

November 25, 2009

Thanksgiving Day generally is thought of as a time to give thanks for family, friends and good fortune. ...more

November 25, 2009

When it comes to the Thanksgiving meal, some envision grandmothers wearing flour-dusted aprons preparing homemade turkey giblet gravy or mashed potatoes in the kitchen. ...more

November 25, 2009

Sometimes networking pays off. For some, it comes as a sales lead or prospective client; for me, it's a nifty column idea or recipe. ...more

November 25, 2009

The Florida State football players' ears got as much of a workout Tuesday as the rest of their bodies. ...more

November 24, 2009

Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20-17 for their fourth straight victory after an 0-6 start. ...more

November 24, 2009

Defensive end Marcus Spears lounged on a couch in the middle of the Dallas Cowboys locker room, his right leg draped over the side. Quarterback Tony Romo wasn't anywhere to be seen. ...more

November 24, 2009

One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is that it's so predictable. Other holidays seem to have been so commercialized they have all but lost their meaning. But Thanksgiving has changed very little through the years. ...more

November 22, 2009