Remembering some things and forgetting some others
Our church has a men’s prayer breakfast on the last Saturday of each month. Last Saturday, I remembered to go.
State politics increasingly fought in courtrooms
To cover government and politics these days you almost need a law degree. That’s because virtually every controversial issue ends up in...
It’s just a coincidence. Or not.
Harry Bosch doesn’t believe in coincidences. I am becoming a disciple.
My latest casual reading has been several books...
The Lilly experience
Today’s front page offers the Wells County Foundation announcement of Ella Wheeler being awarded the Lilly Endowment Scholarship. It is similar to...
Tax season: Here comes another ‘fun’ time
It’s just not real fun.
You may have noticed the 2023-pay-2024 Property Tax Rates chart was published on the...
Angelkeep Journals: Hooded merganser times two and times three
It took a decade, times two, for the first appearance of a hooded merganser on Angelpond. They arrive as an unmistakable bird,...
These phrases are dead giveaways you’re from the Midwest
One of my favorite magazines to read has long been “Reader’s Digest.” I admire how the writers put their stories together in...
Angelkeep Journals: The hits and misses of heron videography
Spotting a great blue heron on Angelpond demanded an instant cease to current activity in favor of an observation period. Typically herons...
A Crispian Day salute to a special band of brothers
If my kids or grandkids would ask “What did you do in the Army?”, my stories, beyond a couple about my mundane...
Angelkeep Journals: Angelkeep hibernators defined
Hibernation: , 1. An extended period of remaining inactive or indoors.
Angelkeep chipmunks hibernate. They voluntarily reduce body temperature....