I think often about the bravery of the Tennessee man who in late April wrested the assault rifle away from the killer at the Waffle House in Nashville, saving countless lives. Then, without noticing, I find myself surrounded by another type of courage.

For more than a year, Jim Wann and I have been hard at work on a show that we hope one day will emerge for everyone to enjoy. We gave a special group a sneak peek this week and the reaction excited both of us. Jim Wann, if you don't know the name already, created and...

I didn't know I needed a writing dog. I didn't ask for one, but I got a good one. Willie is our white boxer whom I rescued a few weeks after he was born on Jan. 25, 2006. He came from an "accidental" litter of eight. I got him to keep me company as we were...