Thanks a lot, Piano Man!
By TRINA SEVERSON Guest Columnist Awhile back, I was pulled over for speeding. I try to be accountable for my actions, but this time, it really wasn’t my fault. Well,…
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Isn’t ‘government’ Medicare enough?
On the face of it, Original Medicare A & B does look sufficient. Most Americans will have Medicare Part A premium-free and will pay $164.90 per month for Medicare Part…
Ambition & talent shine in Westfield’s production of Sweeney Todd this month
Main Street Productions opens the 2023-24 season with a challenging offering, Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, presented at their Basile Westfield Playhouse venue. For those of…
Reducing the mental load: home maintenance, repair & upkeep
We’re moving on from how to lighten your mental load in finances to another area of our homes – home maintenance, repair, and upkeep. This column topic could almost be…
Don’t wear your pajamas in public
“You might as well like yourself. Just think about all the time you’re going to have to spend with you. And if you don’t think too much of yourself, how…
Darn it
My parents went through the Great Depression and were very conservative. They told this story about their friend. Mary Catherine invited us to an afternoon party. She knew we had…
Carmel is a great city, but it can be even better
Carmel is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States. In 2023 alone, our city was named as the Best Place to Live in…
Hoosier innovation should power Indiana’s economic development strategy
By ERIC DODEN Guest Columnist For the future of Indiana’s economy, innovation and entrepreneurial risk-taking will drive our growth and prosperity. Multiple studies show that new, small businesses under five…
The night when lightning struck
September has always been a special month for my husband and me. My favorite September was in 2011. I was 23 years old working as a second-year teacher in the…
Play explores one of the most dangerous minds in philosophy
By DANIEL SHOCK A Seat on the Aisle I have never taken a philosophy class. I am not an expert on Nietzsche. It must be said, I won’t become one…