Residents of Southwest Florida rely upon different signs of fall than do our friends in New England.

“Knowledge is power. Knowledge shared is power multiplied.” Robert Noyce, Microchip inventor, 1927-1990

“The United States invariable does the right thing, after having exhausted every other alternative.” Winston Churchill

In spite of our unseasonably warm weather during October, it occurred to me that it was time to drop off our winter bedspread at the dry cleaner. It did feel a bit odd lugging the oversized blanket out of my ...

“Beware of endeavoring to become a great man in a hurry. One such attempt in 10,000 may succeed. These are fearful odds.” Former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli.

We’ve all heard Ben Franklin’s remark about the certainty of death and taxes, but notice he didn’t say a word about the size of the tax bite.

Are you and your partner in a committed relationship, but not legally married? Planning for the future may be even more important – and very likely more complex – than it is for your married counterparts.

“You bluffed me! I don’t like it when people bluff me. It makes me question my perception of reality.” Diane Frolov, “Northern Exposure” creator, 1992 television show.

“Life engenders life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.” Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, 1844-1923

The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray. An idea or action may appear brilliant at the moment, yet unintended consequences may easily overshadow the original motives and good intentions

In each of our lives, there are a handful of days we will always remember as truly significant.

There is rarely a day that goes by that we can’t learn or relearn something of value.

While waiting for a flight 10 years ago in the St. Louis airport, I picked up the book, “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson.

Labor Day weekend is a time to celebrate and remember the hard-working men and women who first came together on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York to celebrate a “workingmen’s holiday.”

It was the summer of 1969; do you remember where you were? Two important events occurred; the Apollo Moon Landing and Woodstock. I also celebrated my ninth birthday that summer. While I remember listening to Walter Cronkite reporting on the ...