Opinion

History is nothing if not a great teacher. It was former president Franklin D. Roosevelt, during his first inaugural address and entering office three years deep into the Great Depression who provided an unparalleled way to address fear during turbulent times. Delivered ninety years ago, it feels remarkably applicable today as well.

I am a huge fan of movies. I almost like movies more than books. Almost. I realize that comes awfully close to blasphemous coming from a librarian, but it’s true. There is just something wonderful about a story playing out before your eyes and marveling at the craft of so many skilled individuals that make it happen.

Pastor Mary is retiring at the end of June, and I am trying to write a song.

Recently, I was asked what the differences are in economic policy for places that are growing, and those in decline. There’s a fair amount of research on the issue, some of which I’ve authored. I’ll try to summarize and focus on the main differences and similarities.

I have taken my fair share of shots at the “IN Indiana” slogan and the recently unveiled but underwhelming road signs that encourage visitors to discover Indiana.

MONTREAL, Canada—The couple at the table next to mine converses, naturally, in French, the official language of Quebec.

I watched a show the other night on ABC called “Prisoners of the Snow,” a true saga of a rugby team stranded in the Andes in sub-zero weather when their plane crashed into the side of a mountain in 1972. Also in the news, the miraculous 40-day survival of four young children stranded in the Amazon jungle.

An exasperated sigh came from the living room, followed by, “I’m bored!”

I watch one or the other Indianapolis television station nearly every morning just to see the most up-to-the-minute weather report.

Just as the sky was brightening one morning last week, I was awakened by a songbird outside the window. The song was captivating, and I continued to listen, expecting to hear another bird respond. But there was no response, and the songbird continued to give a solo performance.