After volunteering for a local charity, my friend Steve* was given a free baseball cap courtesy of TIAA-CREF Financial Services.  read more »

When I was a kid, Round Up was my cigarette brand of choice. I'd go through two, even three, packs a day -- whatever my paltry allowance could buy.  read more »

Starting next month, mailboxes will be stuffed with government-issued checks that President George W. Bush wants us to spend to stimulate the economy. It would be better if we stimulated personal debt-reduction plans.  read more »

In 1989, my mother clipped a photograph from the local newspaper and placed it in my baby book for posterity. It's an image of me and three of my Rowan Elementary School peers tooting our own horns to promote the spring band recital.  read more »

Last week's arctic blast didn't stop me from enjoying my first Shamrock Shake of the season.  read more »

"Cocktail" is arguably one of the best movies of the 1980s.  read more »

In response to your newspaper's criticism of me for introducing legislation to eliminate school property taxes for senior citizens, I believe we must keep a long overdue promise to our most vulnerable.  read more »

Don't panic, but there's a disabled spy satellite hurtling toward Earth.  read more »

I lead a life of crime ... against fashion.  read more »

Shaler police just keep racking up saves with AEDs.  read more »