The mental load affects men as well as women
In this series on how to lighten our mental load, I’ve mentioned how this weight seems to affect women more often than men. But in my research, I discovered it…
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Hamilton County Councilman Mark Hall’s July 2023 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…
A day of beauty
Inspiration comes from all different places and is unique to everyone. I am so inspired by nature and flowers in particular. I love so many different flowers, but none quite…
Consequences of indecision
Grandpa told me there are many incidents in life that show the consequences of indecision, or halfhearted endeavor. And deferred attempts sometimes proved futile. He always had a short story…
A not-so-happy arrival
When it rains, it pours. It also pours when the air conditioning drain backs up, the drain pan is cracked, and the seal saver does not work. I’m sure there…
World peace, pancakes, no polyps
For Dave Barry “How’s your butthole today?” That’s how my proctologist greeted me upon entering the exam room just before my colonoscopy. Her tone was as chirpy as if she…
Does it really make sense to pay people to move to Noblesville?
Do me a favor. Show me one person who is 100 percent pleased with the condition of our country. Seems to me we’re all fed up for different reasons –…
Where did the mental load come from?
I’ll never forget my folklore professor telling us during a class at Indiana University about how men and women were considered equal a century or more ago in the U.S….
Dear Muscular Dystrophy
By AMY SHINNEMAN Humbly Courageous A letter to Muscular Dystrophy on the eve of my 49th birthday. This has been a lifelong journey … Dear Muscular Dystrophy, At times you…
Grandpa’s Bible
“The tramp was an ill-kept, teenage youth who came to our door and hesitatingly asked Mother for something to eat,” Grandpa Howard began. It was another one of his many…