Opinion

A few simple words

There are moments in life that can really put what’s important into perspective. They may not necessarily happen often, but we encounter these moments from time to time. If we…

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Personal, absurd, character-driven comedy

By KELLYN MERRELL A Seat on the Aisle Main Street Productions’ Ripcord, by David Lindsay-Abaire, is a hilarious, emotionally-driven show that grounds us in the reality of our own ability…


Slathering gentleness & grace

Gentleness is a force to be reckoned with. I learned that from my mother. If you ever knew my mother, you would know she was a kind and gentle soul….


Rerooting, re-Hoosiering

By JEFF DARREN MUSE Guest Columnist Editor’s Note: An even bigger thrill for Scott Saalman than seeing his own Scaramouch column byline in the Reporter is seeing the bylines of…


Vote for solid investment strategies

With the presidential election just a few weeks away, the public is naturally interested in not just the outcome but what the results will mean for issues of national importance….


Injured? Find a new adventure!

With this headline, my readers are now thinking, “Amy has lost her mind.” How can we find a new adventure if we’re injured? Some readers may recall my foot injury…


Dear younger me

Many years ago, my mom gave me the book titled Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (and It’s All Small Stuff) by Richard Carlson. I am sure many of you have…



Two kinds of Indian gold

I inherited an 80-acre farm from my grandfather, Thomas H. Baltzell. It came with family stories. (No one could remember whether it was Thomas Huffman Baltzell or Thomas Hoffman Baltzell,…