Opinion

His 2023 arts highlights

Despite trying to attain the best possible return on investment regarding a ridiculous number of streaming services that I pay for, I somehow managed to actually open a few books…


Bring joy to your workplace in 2024

Most of us have heard of “The Great Resignation,” the record number of people who left their jobs in 2020-2022 due to unhappiness in the workplace. An article in Forbes…


Brenda Sue Richmond

November 26, 1956 – December 25, 2023 Brenda Sue Richmond, 67, Atlanta, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on November 26,…


Living with a saint

My own mother wrote about growing older: Soon I will have my 85th birthday. It has been nearly two years since this thought occurred to me: I spent several years…


The best roommate

Growing up, I had many hospital stays. After my extensive foot and ankle surgeries, I would usually have to stay for about a week. At the time, they didn’t send…


Grinch gang plagues pantries

In the season of giving, enter the Grinches The more trips around the sun I take, the more grace I need from other people. It’s simple really: forgiveness for a…



Strength after the madness

When I am worried and can’t sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep. If you are of a vintage age like me, you might remember Bing Crosby singing that…