Opinion

A big, warm hug

I enjoyed lunch with two of my Agape friends last Friday. Carolyn, Christy, and I get together every two to three months to catch up with one another at the…

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Who am I? Who are you?

“Oh, I loved English! It was my best class in high school!” That response is what I often get when I share with someone that I am a retired English…


Finding hope on Capitol Hill

By JO HARLAN Guest Columnist This summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., as part of the Congressional Leadership Academy, a program that brings together young people…


Farewell to my faithful friend

Anyone who knows me well knows that change is not something I get overly excited about. I’m a creature of habit. They also know that I have driven the same…


Helpful gadgets

Throughout my lifetime, I have come across a lot of different “gadgets” that help me to keep my independence and make things easier and safer for me. Most people my…


Learn healthy ways to release endorphins

“Laughin’, laughin′ with our friends…” – “Cherry Bomb,” John Mellencamp, 1986 Who doesn’t want to feel good, show of hands? While I do not have the panacea to ensure that…


Happy Hour at Rusty Bucket

Mrs. K and I took a ride to the west side of Meridian Street in Indianapolis to try Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern located at 1130 W. 86th St. Sitting…


Prayer, pajamas & scripture

I had forgotten about the Tweety Bird flannel pajamas. This week, I am filming my second interview for Faith Written Forward. It can be watched on YouTube every Monday at…


Hug me until I smell like you

As another school year begins in Noblesville, I found myself holding my daughters a little tighter before they walked through those school doors. It reminded me of a phrase I…