Did COVID forever destroy public trust?
We humans are driven by incentives. We imagine ourselves as rational beings who make choices after measured consideration of a problem before us. We humans have lovely imaginations. Too bad…
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Happy Hour at Daddy Jack’s
This week’s Happy Hour (HH) Adventure took us to Daddy Jack’s at 9419 N. Meridian St. Daddy Jack’s, along with its adjacent neighbor Kona Jack’s, has been serving Indianapolis for…
Finding real beauty
“Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty – they merely move it from their faces into their hearts.” – Martin Buxbaum, American author and poet…
The Easter egg that says “I owe you”
Every spring, we step outside with baskets in hand, chasing pastel-colored Easter eggs scattered across green lawns. Children run with laughter, adults carry cameras, and somewhere between the sunshine and…
Indiana is ready for this moment. Heartland BioWorks is proof.
By MICHELLE DENNIS Guest Columnist When Governor Mike Braun announced that Indiana would commit $1 billion to attract high-wage life science jobs over the next decade, it wasn’t a starting…
Who rescued whom?
It’s common to adopt a pet from a shelter. When we do, we often say we “rescued” our dog or cat. But I’m not sure this is truly the case….
A short session with meaningful results
By SCOTT BALDWIN State Senator The 2026 legislative session may have been short, but it delivered meaningful results for our state. From public safety to affordability and government accountability, we…
An inclusive community
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and was established in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan. The purpose is to foster inclusion and highlight the contributions of people with developmental disabilities….
MSP’s The Drowning Girls is “community theatre at its best”
The Drowning Girls, an extraordinary script co-written by Daniela Vlaskalic, Beth Graham, and Charlie Tomlinson, receives an extraordinary staging in director Molly Bellner’s offering at Main Street Productions in Westfield….
Happy Hour at Upland Brewery
Our latest Happy Hour (HH) adventure had us visiting Upland Brewery at 4939 E. 82nd St. in Indianapolis. A very successful craft brewer, Upland has locations in Carmel (820 E….