My Rainbow Baby
From the Heart Recently I asked Emily if she knew she was a Rainbow Baby. Emily had no idea what I was talking about. I explained to her that a…
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Son’s absence from home triggers thoughts of a future empty nest
Sandwiched My 17-year-old son, Jacob, returned last Monday just after midnight from an incredible road trip to L.A. (Thank you to the Paullus family for such a great opportunity!) I…
How well do you remember these?
The County Line Our annual quiz to allow the reader to see how well he or she is informed on local news events and history is the subject of today’s…
Who will run for Congress?
The County Line Congresswoman Susan Brooks’ recent announcement that she will not seek re-election next year means speculation will soon begin on who might run to take her 5th District…
The brokenness and beauty of wisdom
From the Heart You know that thing about wisdom coming with age? It’s true, but it becomes a thing of beauty when a soul is bruised and broken and yet…
What will Hamilton County look like in 2040?
Carmel Convo My wife and I were blessed with a daughter in December and when I look at her face, I often wonder what the world will look like when…
Missouri chiggers vs. Indiana chiggers
Sandwiched I’m sure many of us in Central Indiana have experienced chigger bites. I’ve had a few cases of them in the past. Typically they in result in 15 to…
Why did Prevail turn its logo rainbow?
By KELLY FERRIELL Prevail Youth Advocate Each year, June serves as Pride month in honor of the 1969 Stonewall riots, which were a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ…
The road named for a famous horse
The County Line If you ever noticed, Hamilton County has a lot of roads with unusual names. There is Jerkwater Road, Little Chicago Road, Olio Road and Mule Barn Road…
Thoughts from Mr. Purvis
From the Heart It was Sunday evening and Chuck and I were watching the Tonys when I began checking my emails. Oh. My. Goodness. Tucked in between ads and blogs…