I think some thanks are in order
“Let all your thinks be thanks.” – W.H. Auden, American poet Please allow me to begin this week’s column with a thank you. I thank you for reading my column…
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From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 166 As winter settles in and the need for support grows, many families in our community face challenges that are often unseen. As a district, we remain committed…
A change of plans can be just what you need
Last weekend was our monthly get together with a group of friends we affectionately call “Our Gang.” Well, at least it was supposed to be. I had eagerly told the…
Rejecting my identity
At some time or another in our lives, many of us have wished we were anyone but ourselves. Often, the grass seems greener on the other side. Longing to be…
Steering wheel or spare tire?
There’s an old famous question that was asked by Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch Christian author and Holocaust survivor. She asked, “Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?”…
Happy Hour at Culinary Dropout
This week’s Happy Hour adventure brought us to Nora, where Culinary Dropout is located. This relatively new establishment at 1320 E. 86th St. offers Happy Hour (HH) from 3 to…
Meandering thoughts
Write softly and do not carry a big stick. – JHL Does that sound like a twist on a quote we have all heard before? Sorry, Teddy Roosevelt. Whenever I…
Uttarayan: a sky full of strings, service & stories
Uttarayan – Makar Sankranti – was never just another festival on the calendar while growing up in India. It was a season of anticipation, a feeling that arrived weeks before…
What families in Indiana should know about their school options
By ANDREW CAMPANELLA Guest Columnist Every child in Indiana and across America deserves the opportunity to learn, thrive, and succeed – and education plays a central role in shaping that…
How can I make this right?
Years ago, I wrote a column about what I believe is a true apology. I’m not talking about an “oops” apology, where we do something minor like bumping into a…