Surefire way to convert $$ into happiness

Long ago, so long ago that I was practically still a gill-breather, I noticed a magazine ad that claimed the average person earns $700,000 over an entire lifetime.

A dog day afternoon at Dormont Pool

For 7-year-old Merlin, a golden retriever from Upper St. Clair, the only thing he wanted to do was to be in the water and chase the ball.

Speaking Italian in a San Diego kitchen

I come home from Florence with $26.40 in my bank account. I need a job, preferably at an Italian restaurant, some upscale place in the Gaslamp where I can speak the language occasionally. I find a blind listing for a serving job on craigslist. I apply, even though I don’t have much experience.

Tails of Hooper Tomato Days: Top of Utah residents gather for annual Labor Day fun

HOOPER -- They call it Tomato Days, but Monday's end-of-summer celebration in Hooper featured more than just red fruit. read more

Dogs and friends raise money for animal shelter

EAGLE MOUNTAIN -- Friends in Need Stampede organizers had a healthy turn out at the Labor Day event in Eagle Mountain of 42 participants and nearly as many dogs raring to go on either the Furry Fun Ru

Dogs and friends raise money for animal sanctuary and rescue center

EAGLE MOUNTAIN - Friends in Need Stampede organizers had a healthy turn out at the Labor Day event in Eagle Mountain of 42 participants and nearly as many dogs raring to go on either the Furry Fun Run