Monthly Archives: November 2013

It Was the Best of Times — A Golden Day

November 14, 2013 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Sometimes I stare glumly at the tabula rasa — blank slate—of my computer screen with an equally blank mind. “There’s nothing I’m in the mood to write about! I’ve gone stale, dull . . . No one will want to read this stuff . . . What, what, what? . … Read More

“The Marble Heart”

November 14, 2013 | by Al Hunter

One hundred and fifty years ago, an ominous event took place that must surely ranks among the most unusual portentous footnotes in all of American history. On November 9, 1863, just nine days before he boarded a train bound for Gettysburg enroute to deliver the most famous speech in American … Read More

Life Without Reggie and Love for the Pacers

November 14, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

I’m still reeling a bit from the shock of watching Sunday’s debacle at Lucas Oil Stadium. While I don’t have to tell you what happened, I’m sure we are all wondering why it happened. The Rams have been rated in the bottom half of the NFL all season long. They … Read More

Applause!: Nov. 15-23

November 14, 2013 | by Weekly View

• Eastsider Roxanna Caldwell, the station manager at WFYI Public Radio, was recently named one of “Indy’s Best and Brightest 2013.” The honor is from Junior Achievement, recognizing professionals 40 and under for making their mark in the community. Congratulations Roxanna! • Geneva Hair Studio had a grand opening on … Read More

Portrait of The Artist as a Pool Player

November 14, 2013 | by CJ Woods III

My new landlord asked if I had found a poolroom. At my lease signing I had told him that my research into neighborhoods included the locations of places to shoot pool. He told me of a place that he had visited, saying that it looked as if “there was a … Read More