Rock the boat & start a new hobby
One piece of advice I’ve heard about the empty nester stage of life is that it’s helpful to adopt a new hobby. Trying something different takes your mind off your…
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From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 134 The Indiana Secured School Safety Board recently approved the distribution of more than $24 million to support school safety initiatives in all 92 counties. The Secured School…
Nostalgiaholic
I love going to the movies. Anyone else? It is an instant dopamine boost. It is dim, comfortable, I am warm, wrapped up in a few layers, and eating a…
Bits of wisdom
Mom had some favorite “Dad” jokes. My friend, a retired minister, asked, “Do you know what a cow that just had a calf is?” I’ve lived on a farm only…
“Million Dollar Quartet” worth every penny
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre continues its wide-ranging season with Million Dollar Quartet, the very musical story of the historic meeting of four rock giants – Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash,…
Do you need to fear retirement?
If you’re planning to retire in a few years, are you looking forward to it? Or are you somewhat apprehensive? Are you asking yourself: “What sort of retirement can I…
Time, slow down
Anyone who is a parent knows the concept of longing for time to slow down. The old saying is so true that the days are long, and the years are…
Respecting those in need
Over the two-plus decades of doing food charity work, we have had the opportunity to meet many neighbors in need. Generally, as a rule, when we meet someone at a…
The invisible cape
I see her wearing the cape. It’s not a cape she pulls out of her closet. It is invisible. She wears it every day, 24/7. Only those who have worn…
Preparing for the future: the new Indiana diploma
In its Aug. 19, 2024, edition, The Reporter published an article on Westfield teachers expressing concerns over the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) proposed diploma requirements. The IDOE wrote, “Indiana…