Top Dog
People often inspire us. I think animals can do the same. My husband John and I recently agreed to take care of my great-nephew’s pet, Mater, an adorable French bulldog….
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It’s only faire
I’ve always wanted to attend a Renaissance Faire. I missed the chance to see one only minutes from my house when Hamilton County had the Fishers RenFaire years ago. With…
The power of authenticity
A lot of professions have associations to support them. For example, the American Payroll Association is the professional society for Payroll Professionals. Organizations like this offer development to help people…
Books with a little extra
After last week’s rather heavy column, I’m moving on to a cheerful topic. Or sort of a weird one, depending on your point of view. If you’re a writer like…
Look up to the Light
For those of you who have been paying attention to my column and this paper in general, you may have noticed I had a major event recently. I couldn’t have…
Slow down to quickly solve those challenges
Most people who know me well realize I am a tea snob. This means I only drink loose-leaf, high-quality tea. It tastes wonderful and is better for you. For those…
Reach out to that solo mama or papa at church
I attended mass at a beautiful Catholic church in Anderson a couple of weeks ago. Right before the service began, I noticed a young mother attending solo with her three…
A new husband
My husband John retired March 2, which we’ve been planning for months now (Readers, don’t let the headline panic you, he’s not driven me crazy and ran me off.) Since…
Who rescued whom?
It’s common to adopt a pet from a shelter. When we do, we often say we “rescued” our dog or cat. But I’m not sure this is truly the case….
No filter
I believe one of the joys of warmer springtime weather is chatting with neighbors you haven’t seen since fall. Most adults stay cooped up at home when the weather is…