Sometimes ordinary people can lead extraordinary lives. We all know them and probably don’t think about them all that much because, since they never make the news in negative ways, they aren’t usually the topic of conversations. More...

The occasion was a compound birthday party in an eastern Columbia backyard swimming pool. The day was fun and carefree. Inviting water, enjoyable, if sometimes bawdy conversation, and a variety of things to consume fashioned a festive atmosphere. More...