Revisiting childhood memories at the Salamonie
Recently, Sarah and I took the boys (her husband, Dustin, included) to the Salamonie. I missed them dearly and needed some sister...
Enjoying the dog days of summer with two cool canines
Since we’re now in the dog days of summer — the 40-day period that lasts from July 3 to Aug. 11 —...
Notes on life from the World’s Largest Ball of Paint
For at least 12 hours last weekend, I held a world record.
The journey...
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...
Letter to the Editor: Better planning needed on Bluffton’s west side
When my mom, Susan Grove who lives on West Lancaster Street, said that Almco Steel was seeking to rezone nearly 40 acres...
Skeptics and cynics and much ado about something
“People talk about the divide in this country as though we were standing on opposite sides of a chasm. When the reality...
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...
What is an Indiana Republican now?
Following Micah Beckwith’s surprising lieutenant governor nomination and Jim Bopp’s startling assessment of how it impacts the governor’s race, I have seen...
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.