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…
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130-year-old play has endured for good reason
Bard Fest Indianapolis completes its ambitious 2023 season with Jon Robin Baitz’ adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, directed by Chris Saunders of American Lives Theatre. First produced 130 years…
I’ve become my mother
Simmer down! Don’t get yourself in such a dither! I’ve heard my mother say both of those phrases. Her voice, as well as her sayings, had a way of calming…
A look back at our Civil War past, Part 3
The American Civil War was like no other war we have fought. It was a conflict that tested whether our nation would last as the United States, if our liberty…
1988: catfishing with The King
In the late 1980s, when I was a cub reporter fresh out of J-School in southern Indiana, a wave of Elvis Presley sightings was reported in the U.S., a disturbing…
All about Honkai Star Rail
By JOHNATHAN POPIELA Sheridan High School Student This column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School dual-credit program students and Human Services teacher Abby Williams. The game Honkai Star…
What is behind the Medicare Advantage lawsuits?
It’s not uncommon for a Medicare client to bring in a newspaper article about Medicare Advantage company being sued by the government to our appointment. The client usually proclaims he…
Living memorials
November brings about many things: falling leaves, cooler weather, and every grocery store having all their chicken stock sold out. But November also brings Veterans Day. What was originally known…
What should you know about RMDs?
You may spend decades contributing to various retirement accounts. But for some accounts, such as a traditional IRA and 401(k), you must start withdrawing funds at a certain point. What…
Reducing the mental load at home: shopping & meal planning
We’re continuing our series on reducing our mental labor. For the next couple of weeks, we’ll focus on shopping and meal planning. Groceries. Personal hygiene items. Pet food. Prescriptions. Clothing….