Opinion

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…

Christmas morning, 1979, 1980 – I do not remember for sure. I could not wait to wake up to the gift I had asked for. I just knew my roller…

Indiana passed Senate Enrolled Act 170 this last legislature, now part of I.C. § 3-5-2-19.8. In general, it makes it a Level 6 Felony under certain circumstances to threaten an…

By BRIAN DAGGY Guest Columnist The saga of how to find enough water for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District took another turn recently when the State Budget Committee approved a…

One of my favorite all-time artists is the late, great Jimmy Buffett. He wrote and performed songs for Parrotheads, like me, for decades. I’ve always been able to take his…