Christmas traditions come to the rescue

Last week I was stuck in Struggleville, trying to find the Christmas spirit. I...

There’s too much going on. I have to write this stuff down.

When my mom retired at age 65 in 1994, I looked forward to her making several trips to northeast Indiana to visit...

Winter delirium — The ‘ary’ zone

Cabin fever, pioneers called it. What’s winter worth? It’s a non-saleable commodity. Not even listed on Amazon....

Three days outdoors in the spectacular southwest

After so many gray weeks in Indiana earlier this season, I was looking forward more than normal...

Creative Arts Council dancers see ‘unfortunate’ end to year

There’s a group of athletes that shouldn’t be forgotten when we talk about students losing their practices,...

You might be tired of hearing this, but …

It is hard to describe how pleased I was to have had a non-covid topic for this...

Just an irritating coincidence? I don’t think so.

How often have you wondered: Is this really just a coincidence? Two years ago...

A Q&A with Audry Estill, BHS grad and leader of market

You may have seen Audry Estill downtown Bluffton on a Saturday morning, visiting this spot and that,...

Anybody want a peanut? Please take the whole jar

I may look like a chipmunk, but really that’s just my swollen jaw. I...

Will this be the scariest Halloween ever? Perhaps

Consider these frightening facts: It’s less than 24 hours until Halloween, the second full moon of the...