Fifty years ago, Gary Brya smoked at social occasions and for fun. That's what almost everyone he knew did. ...more

March 25, 2009

South Tampa artists Taylor Ikin and Laura Waller have been friends a long time. But this is only the second year they have exhibited together. ...more

November 5, 2008

Every senior citizen is a library filled with priceless information. Most don't talk about their lives, unless asked. We've learned amazing things by asking and listening. Such is the case with our friend, Lillian Anderson. She's had a most interesting life. We were privileged to spend some time with her recently. The collection of photos on her apartment walls piqued our curiosity. We asked. The tall, attractive lady needed some encouragement. We began by pointing to the professional shot of a pretty young woman ice-skating. Was it of her? It was. She said she'd only taken two ice-skating lessons when Bob Linden, a talent scout for Sonja Henie's Ice Show, discovered her in her hometown in California. He told her she couldn't skate too well, but she looked great and they needed her to go to New York. She went and started her skating career as the straight lady for comedian and juggler, Joe Cook. We got the information out of her that they called her "the glamour girl." ...more

December 21, 2007