"I'd like to thank my producer, my agent, my parents for giving me life, my wonderful husband, God and my country, and most of all, the fans..." Yes, as in the standard celebrity acceptance speech, we all have many, many people to whom we give...

Ah, Thanksgiving. That day of feasting and family, of lazing in front of the tv, of napping in recliners and across sofas. The morning's jolly Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade gives way to raucous football in the afternoon. Mouthwatering aromas emanate...

The night was like any other. 8:30 and already midnight dark . Few stars shown in the sky, the moon completely lost in thick clouds. I drove the familiar route to work, down Interstate 24 and onto Briley Parkway. Tallulah, my Garmin satellite...

I have finally made it. Socially speaking, that is. No, I'm ages beyond having a coming-out party. And no, I've not been invited to the Swan Ball, or asked to join the Belle Meade Country Club. And I'm still waiting for my invitation to the...

(Click on pictures to enlarge.) The autumn leaves are falling like April rain as I write. From the comfort of the worn old recliner in the living room, Spooky snuggled cozily beside me, I watch their frenzied descent to the earth. The French doors on...