Opinion

Declining the invitation

Dear Friends, In a few days, my second book will be published and ready to purchase around town, and yes, on Amazon. The name has been changed. Stay Tuned. The cover…



Tous les jours: you matter, every day

“Tous les jours” is a French expression. It means every day. Not sometimes. Not when it’s convenient. Not when someone approves. Every. Single. Day. It is not a verb. It…



Dear Small Business Owner

Dear Small Business Owner, I see, hear, and empathize with you. For almost 10 years, I’ve been in your shoes leading a small fundraising consultancy. We specialize in finding grants…


Saucy tart steals reviewer’s heart

Most everyone has seen the 1990 hit film Pretty Woman starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. The popular story of Hollywood streetwalker Vivian Ward meeting corporate raider Edward Lewis and…


A needed discussion

A few weeks ago, I took part in a roundtable discussion with a group of disabled parents. The group included four moms and one dad, with our kids ranging from…


WHO withdrawal will prove bad for public health

One year ago, President Trump initiated the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization by executive order. It’s an irresponsible, uninformed, poorly thought-out, and dangerous decision. In order to withdraw,…


Social Hour at Bonefish Grill

Our Happy Hour adventures this week brought us to Bonefish Grill at 4501 E. 82nd St. Indianapolis. We have visited there before, but only took advantage of the Bang Bang…