This Word Nerd learns a lesson
I love words. Ever since I was little, I’ve enjoyed reading and writing them. Newspaper and magazine articles, novels and other books, columns – I love them all. I have…
Read MoreI love words. Ever since I was little, I’ve enjoyed reading and writing them. Newspaper and magazine articles, novels and other books, columns – I love them all. I have…
Read MoreGrandpa Howard told me the story that when, on one occasion when he went to the Otter-Creek church west of Brazil, Ind., an epidemic of measles prevented holding church services….
By ALEXIS LOWRY Guest Columnist This week, my husband and I received some unexpected but exciting news – a previous foster child of ours is coming back “home.” Additionally, she…
Nothing motivates me like knowing that company is coming. I go into get ‘er done gear! The Leonard, Mathis, McLaughlin, and Altman families will be gathering at our little house…
For the past 59 years, during the month of May, the sound of pipes and drums have enchanted race fans, resonating throughout the grounds of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This year…
This happened several years ago. After showering, I slid on my underwear, a pair plucked from the laundered mound on my bedroom floor. What I did not know then was…
Of April showers & the flowers of May April showers bring May flowers, and what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims. I suppose most of us have heard this little riddle…
By MAELEI CASLER Sheridan High School Student The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s 10th grade English class, taught by Abby Williams. The Oxford Dictionary…
The world consists of two types of individuals – those who love high school reunions and those who hate them. I’m in the former category. Chances are if you’re an…
“No, you can’t always get what you want / But if you try sometime you might find / You get what you need …” – Rolling Stones, 1969 As old…