A morning in Paris followed by lunch in South America
It took about 90 minutes on Friday to be immersed in the culture of Paris and then 10 more minutes to enjoy...
Some year-end puzzles, concerns and encouragements
It’s that time of year when columnists and news people make lists. Or make predictions. I predict there will be more lists.
2022 food trends: Love them or hate them?
As I write this year-end essay about 2022 trends in food and dining, I must confess that I’m playing catch-up.
Angelkeep: How will you spend the winter?
Winter officially came prior to Christmas. Today it became over a week old. If you didn’t already create plans for winter survival,...
Bless the first responders
It was just last week when I announced my intention to embrace the joy of the Christmas season, “wherever I find it,...
Debating Indiana partisan school board elections
In the 2011 session of the General Assembly, the legislature passed (and I supported) HEA 1074 that effectively changed the state’s school...
Indiana lawmakers need to do more listening in 2023
My New Years wish is pretty simple: I would like lawmakers to listen to what Hoosiers want. all Hoosiers, not just the...
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment,...
Learning from the best: Dickens digressed
My mother would know, but she’s no longer around to ask.
I’ve been doing this particular part of the...
Christmas traditions come to the rescue
Last week I was stuck in Struggleville, trying to find the Christmas spirit.
I...