Master of planning
I would call myself a master planner. I do not mean at planning big events, outings, or vacations. I mean I am a daily master planner. As a disabled person,…
Read MoreI would call myself a master planner. I do not mean at planning big events, outings, or vacations. I mean I am a daily master planner. As a disabled person,…
Read MoreHere’s another story from my mother, Dorothy Howard Adler. Son was growing up. He learned rapidly and relished his farm chores. Many of them were routine but now and again…
Update No. 135 Last week, something really cool took place on our campus. Hamilton Heights Middle School hosted an EMS and First Responders Day that gave over 350 students (all…
I recently came across a video of a motivational speaker and principal named Gerry Brooks who was on a business trip and ended up getting stuck overnight in the city…
Actors Theatre of Indiana (ATI) opens its 2024-25 season with Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. The song-filled show loosely traces the life of the singer/songwriter from his…
Recently, I was asked by my writer/author/podcaster friend, Lisa Appelo, to share some thoughts on grief with her readers. She knows the pain and storm of grief after suddenly losing…
In 2022, Brynne and I visited the sacred grounds of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Inside, I saw a portrait of my high school classmate’s (Stacey) face. I choked up….
“At daybreak, when loath to rise, bear this thought in mind: I am rising for a man’s work.” – Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, c. 170 I am anticipating that, of course,…
By VICKIE CORNELIUS PHIPPS A Seat on the Aisle Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing a dress rehearsal of The Hyperion Players’ current production of J.B. Priestley’s An…
Given my column’s title, I thought this week’s topic was a “perfect” match. My husband John may be surprised to read this, but at this stage in life, I’ve completely…