An annual effort brings annual, and timely, lessons

It was about a year ago — well, actually, it was exactly 52 weeks ago — this Saturday space was utilized to mark...

Anelkeep Journals: Lucky to have lawn clover

There are new proponents purporting the planting of lawn with only clover rather than grass. The primary advantage comes in the fact...

Distracted drivers downright distressing

Last week’s summer solstice — the longest day of the year — marked the official beginning of a new season. It’s one...

This could be the most impactful column of the 21st century

There are some news stories that get blown out of proportion or they get more attention than they deserve. 

Angelkeep Journals: Thousands of antennae — zero TV viewing

Today’s first day of summer arrives with antennae pointing tens of thousands of directions. Not one single TV or radio station can...

A Father’s Day fuel-pump fiasco in Alaska

It was August 2004, and my two friends and I were camping in a gas station parking lot in the town of...

Saturday Sub: Some taxing lessons as the plot thickens. Again.

Although the property tax issue has not been consciously put aside for the year, neither have I been actively pursuing it. But...

Angelkeep Journals: There goes the neighborhood

New neighbors built their small home within a stone’s throw of Angelkeep’s patio. The pair were somewhat transient, not seen in or...

A 1996 style assignment, led by Bluffton’s George Witwer, for Hoosier GOP...

INDIANAPOLIS — When Indiana Republican convention delegates gather on June 15, they’ll have an extraordinary assignment they’ve not had since 1996: Selecting...

Ruminating on fire districts and territories

There’s been some ruminating going on in the wake of last Thursday’s meeting regarding fire territories and fire districts. By me, for...