Articles by Janet Hart Leonard

20 years of words

“I dare you.” Jay had read that the Noblesville Ledger was seeking guest columnists. He thought I should write and submit one. He said I had a gift for storytelling….


Another Janet adventure

Who doesn’t love a good adventure story … you know, with thunder, lightning, and crazy winds? That is, unless you are part of the adventure. Welcome to another Janet Hart…


Summer pondering

Do you ever ponder? You know, think quietly, soberly, and deeply. Pondering is something my mother taught me to do. She did most of her pondering at the kitchen table…



If I should die …

Things to be taken care of if I am no longer able to do them myself: Let me explain. A few months ago, I started thinking about getting my “affairs”…


Holding onto the past

For a few days this week, I held the past in my hands. Let me explain. We have an extra room that used to be my Home Interior office and…


Do you need a Moses basket?

Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will…


Another Janet travel travail

Episode #toomanytocount of Janet’s travel travails. Careful what you say … You could speak it into being. And so, on a Thursday evening, I found myself chatting at the airport…


Finding delight

Pensive is defined as “dreamily” by Merriam-Webster. Chuck said I looked pensive while writing this week’s column. Dreamily is probably a good way to describe how I felt as my…