A needed discussion
A few weeks ago, I took part in a roundtable discussion with a group of disabled parents. The group included four moms and one dad, with our kids ranging from…
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WHO withdrawal will prove bad for public health
One year ago, President Trump initiated the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization by executive order. It’s an irresponsible, uninformed, poorly thought-out, and dangerous decision. In order to withdraw,…
Social Hour at Bonefish Grill
Our Happy Hour adventures this week brought us to Bonefish Grill at 4501 E. 82nd St. Indianapolis. We have visited there before, but only took advantage of the Bang Bang…
You can make positive changes for a happy heart
“I’ve been tryin’ to get down to the heart of the matter / But my will gets weak and my thoughts seem to scatter” – Don Henley Please do not…
“Baggage” isn’t memorable, but it’s the comfort food of theater
By LARRY ADAMS A Seat on the Aisle “Dammit! This play is going to end happily! I knew it!” There’s a term that’s entered the popular vernacular, especially since the…
What would you have done?
This week, I have a question for my readers. I’m the inquiring mind who wants to know … what would you have done? As we got off the elevator at…
Who cares about what we care about?
There is a quiet but powerful difference between a thermometer and a thermostat. A thermometer tells you what the temperature is. It observes. It reports. It reflects reality exactly as…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 167 Monday kicks off Public Schools Week, a national celebration dedicated to recognizing the essential role public schools play in shaping the lives of young people and strengthening…
Small can be great
“I don’t drink anymore. On the other hand I don’t drink any less either.” – W.C. Fields There are many things that I love in this life: my wife, my…
Becoming that pet owner
I’m big believer in the saying, “Never say never.” I received a reminder of this fact during a conversation with my husband John last week. As I was preparing to…