Monthly Archives: August 2013

Half Empty or Half Full?

August 15, 2013 | by Rose Mary Clarke

This may appear to be a rambling par excellence, but it proceeds to a logical conclusion. I can’t resist including one more funny food wars story that was sent by Paula Nicewanger, one of the publishers of the Weekly View. “Loved your Food Wars story — I have so many … Read More

If You Haven’t Visited This Site, You Should

August 15, 2013 | by Ed Myers

The original Garfield Park Conservatory was completed in 1915 and reflected the soft gentle style of the Victorian age. At the time, it consisted of a Palm House, two show houses, two plant houses, a propagation house and a small service building. It was replaced 39 years later (1954) with … Read More

Treenware — An American Treasure

August 15, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

alf of Jane’s garage was filled with boxes full of items that no one had wanted when her grandma passed away. Among the items were several dusty old wooden pieces, one of which was a covered container with the a few faint remnants of red paint. Useless and rather ugly … Read More

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August 15, 2013 | by CJ Woods III

When I discovered that I had been conscripted into the service of this publication, I asked the creative director what I should use as a guide to determine how to fill the column assigned to me. “Ohthenumberofwordsintheothercolumnsisfine,” fired Paula Nicewanger, and once I replayed her voice at 33 RPM, I … Read More

Colts Open 2013 Season with an OUCH!

August 15, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

It was a preseason game of course, but for the Horseshoe to get spanked 44-20 by the Buffalo Bills, of all teams, was a real disappointment to all of us Colts fans. With the exception of two big plays, there just was not a whole lot for the fans in … Read More