Filling hunger gaps through expansion
Last summer, hundreds of thousands of Hoosier families who qualified for food benefits and reduced-price school meals received a summertime boost: $120 per child monthly for food while schools were…
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It takes a village
By EMILY ALEXANDER Guest Columnist Note from Janet Hart Leonard: For Mother’s Day, I am handing over my column to my daughter, Emily Alexander, to share her thoughts. When people…
Maa ka food – Mom Magic
Mother’s Day always brings a swirl of emotions for me. I’ve been thinking so much about my mom lately – her love, her magic, and especially her food. Growing up,…
Magazines vs. reality
I was so pleased to give my car a good cleaning inside and out a couple of weeks ago. I make it a point to do this every spring and…
Hamilton County Councilman Mark Hall’s April Timesheet
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative, too – a place to learn…
Becoming a mom with Muscular Dystrophy, Part 2
As I mentioned in Part 1, there were some concerns going into my first pregnancy living with Muscular Dystrophy. The second time around was no different, but this time the…
We Americans are far too sweet!
“Sugar in the morning, sugar in the evening, sugar at suppertime …” – McGuire Sisters, 1958 I imagine that when the McGuire Sisters recorded this tune many years ago (gosh,…
Summer of fun
As a teacher, this is the time of year you think about constantly. These are the days you dream about and long for during the grind of the busy school…
Finding joy in the quiet
To be quiet … not to be distracted by the noise of the day. It’s not just about silence. Joy can be found in the quiet if we are deliberate…
Stirring up memories with chai, a taste of togetherness
Just like coffee here in the States, chai in India is a way of life. Every corner, every street – there’s always a “cutting chai” waiting for you, poured hot…