State flower has colorful past
The Indiana legislature has adjourned for another year. It was a turbulent session, but at least the lawmakers did not have to grapple with...
The value of virtue: Knowing when to step up
A poem fell out of the back of my desk calendar along with some sweet memories. “Somebody’s Mother” is a tender poem from long...
Sound of silence sought for rock generation
As a teenager I was infatuated with rock music. Headphones weren’t an option on my budget, so to hear the nuances of my favorite...
Beginning the quest to pay for childrens’ college
My daughter recently chose her high school schedule. I know, I know. Some of you are thinking, “What’s the big deal?!” You’ve probably walked...
Who took what jobs?
Some politicians love to play on popular fears that low-wage foreigners are “stealing” good paying American jobs by way of outsourcing and globalization. The...
My prayer for strong 2 (or more) party system
I am a Democrat who is praying for the Republican Party. I am sure I am not the only Democrat doing so.
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Mom gets writing SOS, sees daughter’s heart
After a five-hour convention meeting Sunday afternoon, I received a text message at 9:55 p.m. from my 23-year old married daughter.
“Moooooooooom.”
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Golf canceled, making a week without joy
My wife and I were planning a trip to Florida to visit Mary Ellen’s old high school friend, but Joy’s husband was unexpectedly called...
Indiana needs a long-term road funding solution
Indiana is known as “the Crossroads of America.” Unfortunately, Indiana has an annual road and bridge maintenance needs funding gap of almost $1 billion.
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Philatelic fella’s psychedelic find frowned on
For starters, let me be clear that I do not blame the post office. To their credit, the post office offers a wide variety...