The beauty within
You know those people you meet, whose beauty that lives within them overflows to their outward appearance? Their smile, their eyes, the way they carry themselves, or their ability to…
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From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 145 At last week’s Superintendent Advisory Group meeting, Jack Russell, President and CEO of OneZone, was our guest presenter. He shared his work with and perspective on our…
The Great Escape
This story ends with flashing cop lights and a pond. It starts with my family and I enjoying a leisurely Saturday morning. A bagel and muffin sounded good, so I…
“Jersey Boys” hits all the right notes in off-Broadway show
Beef & Boards continues its promising 2024-25 season with Jersey Boys, the hit musical about the formation, struggles, and successes of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Having grown up…
For better, for worse . . .
Marriage vows talk about for better or for worse. This week has been the “worse” due to miscommunications and aggravations, but Chuck and I endured them together. Grab a cup…
Taste of community: a celebration of culture, connection & food
Food is more than nourishment – it’s a bridge between cultures, a keeper of traditions, and a way to bring people together. Have you ever thought about the stories behind…
Backing up & getting creative
I think it’s almost a rite of passage when you reach middle age to encounter issues with your back. What I commonly people saying is, “My back went out yesterday.”…
Hamilton County is undeniably bipartisan
By JOCELYN VARE Guest Columnist Not long ago, Hamilton County, Indiana, was a GOP stronghold with uncontested general election races and a longstanding political monopoly. Today, we are undeniably a…
The price of vulnerability
At times, when I think about all the life experiences I have publicly shared – deeply personal stories of hardship and triumphs throughout my lifetime as a disabled person –…
Cupid is as Cupid does
There’s love in the air. There’s romance. There’s chocolate. There’s a weird flying baby with a bow and arrow. That’s right, it’s that heart-laden holiday called Valentine’s Day. And seriously…