In the world of everyday interactions, there are certain phrases and gestures that we all use as indicators of greeting, transition from one point to another, of hierarchy and of civility. They can be as simple as hello or as subtle as shifting one’s eyes away when it is time for a subject or conversation to end. But somehow, and [...]
Summer is upon us my friends, and if you’re anything like me (mother, slightly anal), you’ll appreciate the small amount of panic that has set in as I prepare for 10 weeks of children at home. With me. All. The. Time. Don’t get me wrong. I love the thought of not having to strong-arm my kids into doing homework every [...]
Ordinarily I don’t take requests, but a bunch of people have written to ask how I’m doing with my weight-loss surgery, and I thought this might be the most efficient way to answer. I don’t intend to make a habit of it. As I said a couple of months ago, I’m not fond of any piece of so-called commentary falling [...]
I’m a competitive person. For example, I obsess about how my lawn looks in comparison to others on my block. I noticed some bare spots recently, so I addressed the issue with a trip to a local nursery. Then at the Memorial Day get-together last week, people were discussing Joe’s yard, which was suffering from the same problem. I thought, [...]
We’re proud to present The Center for the Performing Arts 2013-2014 schedule in today’s edition, and we hope you’ll take time to thoroughly review and act on it. What most impressed us with regard to the schedule is its growth in diversity of offerings. The center’s lineup has evolved into a 10-series season under the direction of President and CEO [...]
I see where a Dutch company is looking for volunteers to build a human colony on Mars. Pass. I guess I’m just not an adventurer anymore. Yes, I said anymore. At another period in my life I would have jumped at the chance to be among the first Earthlings to settle on another planet, to be a pioneer in the [...]
Alright mommies, our day approach-eth! And because I recognize that my family, though extraordinarily attractive and talented, are not mind readers, this year I’ve once again prepared a “to do” list to help them organize the perfect Mother’s Day. No more disappointment when they forget it’s my day; no more cussing out my husband because he didn’t clean the stupid [...]
As a writer and TV reporter, I have received praise and criticism of my work. Over the years, I have tried to benefit from both, but some recent feedback came from an unlikely source. It has been quite a joyful learning experience for me. So on a serious note this week… The story begins at WFYI, the local NPR affiliate [...]
It is our position that the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana and Indiana War Memorials Commission are providing a valuable community service by collecting tattered U.S. flags and giving them a proper retirement. When a flag is old, worn, tattered or frayed and no longer is in a condition befitting a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed privately [...]
On my way to an unreasonably early Saturday morning conference, I found myself somewhat more of a curmudgeon than usual. It had been a long week. But as the alarm sounded, dutifully I dressed, woke the car from its slumber and lurched onward. Discontentedly, I fumbled for something on the radio other than commercial announcements. With most travel time dedicated [...]
