Opinion

For better, for worse . . .

Marriage vows talk about for better or for worse. This week has been the “worse” due to miscommunications and aggravations, but Chuck and I endured them together. Grab a cup…



Backing up & getting creative

I think it’s almost a rite of passage when you reach middle age to encounter issues with your back. What I commonly people saying is, “My back went out yesterday.”…


Hamilton County is undeniably bipartisan

By JOCELYN VARE Guest Columnist Not long ago, Hamilton County, Indiana, was a GOP stronghold with uncontested general election races and a longstanding political monopoly. Today, we are undeniably a…


The price of vulnerability

At times, when I think about all the life experiences I have publicly shared – deeply personal stories of hardship and triumphs throughout my lifetime as a disabled person –…


Cupid is as Cupid does

There’s love in the air. There’s romance. There’s chocolate. There’s a weird flying baby with a bow and arrow. That’s right, it’s that heart-laden holiday called Valentine’s Day. And seriously…