COVID cuts
March 2020. Just four short years ago. A time we’d all like to forget. It was the month that kicked off all the madness. Just not the type of March…
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American Heart Month with Jake Query
For Valentine’s Day, the typical goal is to give someone your heart. Maybe it’s your spouse or sweetie, your kids, family or friends, dog, or even your pet rock. Whoever…
Ridiculousness, part 2: the games we played
Ah, being a kid in the ‘80s and ‘90s was quite the experience. Every generation remembers their childhood games differently. It’s either a “They don’t make them like they used…
What it’s like being on the move
Everyone who has moved from one house to another knows how magical the process is. My in-laws recently moved into their new home and everything about their experience reminded me…
Pac(k)-Man
In a world where people are lumped into a million different categories, I’m going to throw one out there for you. In my opinion, when it comes to traveling, there…
Ridiculousness, part 1: the ‘80s were a smokin’ time, dude!
Being a forty-something husband and dad in Fishers is a great experience, in a great city at a great stage of my life. There was a time, however, when I…
Welcome to Grill-osophy 101
I have to come clean. I am a heavy smoker. But it gets even worse than that. I am also a habitual griller. There is no brisket, turkey breast or…
Toddler Traffic Jam Blues
As with everybody, over the years, my worries and anxieties have changed. I’ve always had a reputation to be calm, cool, and collected among my peers, but it’s natural to…
It’s a jungle out there
In my opinion, one of life’s greatest pleasures is going out to eat. When I find a restaurant with good food and service to match, I consider that to be…