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Waiting for My Laundry
It’s an odd experience watching someone fold your underwear. I was thinking this yesterday as I was waiting for my laundry. When my husband, Peter, and I packed to go to Mexico, we knew there would be a wide range of temperatures. San Miguel de Allende is in the mountains, so the days can be…
Read MoreDid Mike Pence Save the Republic?
Did Mike Pence save the republic and American democracy? What we didn’t realize last June when the House Jan. 6 Committee began its hearings was that it was the recalcitrance of Vice President Pence that kept the American democracy as we knew it from unraveling before our disbelieving eyes. We didn’t realize that if Pence…
Read MoreWhat is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Dr. Roberts Explains How It Works and Treatment Options
I have seen many people who suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel is very common, often a result of repetitive injury at home or in the workplace. It is one of a number of repetitive strain injuries or “RSIs.” Carpal tunnel symptoms usually include numbness and/or pain in the hand and wrist that may…
Read MoreMarlowe’s Three Wise Men: Balthasar, Melchior and Butkus
I believe that I’ll put my Christmas tree up, this year. Until a few years ago, that would have been odd to write. I love Christmas trees. We put one up every year when I was a child, sometimes two. I continued the tradition into my adult years, although I am not blessed with children…
Read MoreDeck the Downtown, Fill Stockings, Watch Parade, Visit Santa, See ‘The Nutcracker’
December is here, and so are lots of holiday activities. Here are 33 holiday things to do this week and beyond: 1. Enjoy Westfield in Lights 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Grand Junction Plaza in downtown Westfield. 2. Visit the Christkindlmarkt in Carmel now through Dec. 30, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays,…
Read MoreDr. Arrowood on New Program, Weather and Community Help
Friday is our first synchronous (i.e., instruction delivered live and in real time to a student by the student’s teacher) e-Learning day. This is an at home virtual learning day for students. We plan to utilize synchronous e-Learning days for when inclement weather impacts our ability to have in-class instruction. A synchronous e-learning day allows…
Read MoreFinish Your Holiday Shopping Early with Help from Wolfsie
The Hammacher Schlemmer Christmas ’22 gift catalog just arrived! It’s the longest-running mail-order retailer of its kind, its pages filled with unique (if not quirky) selections. Here are some of my favorite choices. Who knows, maybe this holiday you will receive… John Wayne’s Canvas Rancher Jacket: This hand-crafted canvas jacket features a notched corduroy collar.…
Read MoreKenny Previews the Boilermaker’s Chances Against Michigan
History says Purdue will not come close to upsetting No. 2 Michigan on Saturday night at the Big Ten Championship Game. Since the Big Ten went to the East-West divisional format in 2014, the East winners are 8-0 with an average margin of victory of 35-15. As noted Saturday night by Gerry DiNardo on the…
Read MoreOdds and Ends from Israel Trip
Let me repeat something I wrote earlier. Jet lag is real. As of this writing, we have been home a little less than 24 hours. The clock and bright daylight tell me it’s mid-afternoon, but my body tells me it’s time for bed. In addition, my wife and I both feel like death eating a…
Read MoreFirst-Time Director Brings the Hills Alive
What more could a first-time guest play director ask for? A great cast and crew. Talented singers. And sold-out performances. Noblesville High School graduate Evan Elliott is having the time of his life directing “The Sound of Music” in The Belfry Theatre’s 58th season. Why did he want to direct a show? “It has always…
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