Take time to gaze at stars, ponder miracle of life
We all suffer from a type of spiritual shortsightedness.
That is, we have difficulty seeing the big picture, and the consequence of...
I-69 extension bringing economic benefit to region
Neither Either might be her mother’s favorite child, but her humble spin on a holier-than-thou attitude irritates me.
I was telling her...
Early involvement key for young learners
The key to attracting students to technical careers is exposing them early on in their educational careers.
Get to them before someone...
Be careful when hiring contractor for cleanup
Johnson County is all too familiar with the cleanup process following severe weather. Vestiges of the 2008 flood remain unresolved.
While the...
Vacationing in the footsteps of America’s Founding Fathers
I’m working on a slideshow of our weeklong family vacation in Williamsburg, Virginia. Here is what I have so far.
Slide 1:...
Naptown columnist writes about — what else? — naps
There is new information on the science of napping. It’s really big snooze. Once again, research confirms the benefits of the daily siesta.
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Dear month of July, no need to be like Miss June
You may have heard that June set a rainfall record with a state average of more than 9 inches. Yep, Miss June surpassed the...
Indiana’s covered bridges coveted, endangered species
Like an heirloom jewel passed down through generations, covered bridges are Hoosiers’ most threatened inheritance.
From 1835 through the 1920s, more than...
Flat wages since 2008 reality across Indiana
There is a lot of talk about flat wages. It’s not just talk; it’s a fact.
According to the U.S. Bureau of...
Franklin success due to public-private cooperation
The excitement in downtown Franklin is palpable. New restaurants, stores and boutiques are opening, and visitors are coming from across central Indiana to shop...