by Fran Paino February marks the beginning of the Mardi Gras culture of masks, beads, and jazz music on every corner and in the streets,...

by Francine Paino We Italian-Americans take our Christmas tradition seriously – as do Texans. I’m fascinated by some of the...

by Francine Paino Day after day, whether we want to or not, we hear nothing but murder, mayhem, the politics of personal destruction, and...

The late president Harry S. Truman said, “The only thing new in the world is the history you do not know.” People make history. What were...

by Francine Paino Thank God, I don’t visit every DMV, DPS or departments throughout the country that issue, renew, replace and take care...

The master of suspense took a break from his usual mystery, crime, and thriller books to write Playing for Pizza; a football story...

by Fran Paino The Battle of the Bulge, (December 16, 1944–January 16, 1945), was the last significant German effort to split the allies...

by Francine Paino I’d forgotten how much I’d enjoyed her stories, years ago, and I hadn’t read all of her works, which added up to an...

by Fran Paino I’m a morning writer, and it’s morning. Filled with energy, and inspiration, I grab the notes I’d scribbled on the post-it...