Monthly Archives: February 2015

Convenient Morality

I remember hearing some religious people disparage some other religious people for being “buffet” religious people. (I am not naming the religious people.) The term was coined to describe those who picked over the tenets of a particular faith and selected those that fit their individual worldview. People often take … Read More

Help Me, Rhonda — The Real Story

This week marks the 50th anniversary of a song that is considered by many to be a rock ‘n roll classic, by others as an an ear-worm impossible to forget and to me an anthem to my lovely wife. On February 24, 1965, the Beach Boys recorded “Help Me, Rhonda.” … Read More

Life at the Intersection of Luck and Love, Part 2

Here’s a little story about a couple in their late eighties. One night she fell down in the bathroom and couldn’t get up. “Help, help!” she yelled. No response. “George, I’ve fallen and can’t get up.” No response. George often refused to wear his hearing aids. Finally she hit the … Read More

Eastsiders Help Fill the Ranks of Indiana Guard Reserves

by Staff Sgt. Les Newport, Indiana Guard Reserves After years of providing support for deploying units at tterbury-Muscatatuck, Indiana Guard Reserve Soldiers, the all-volunteer auxiliary force of the Indiana National Guard, continue to find new ways to make their presence felt as the state and Military Department of Indiana adjust … Read More

Eastsiders Celebrate Tri Kappa Week

INDIANAPOLIS — Zeta Iota Chapter of Irvington-Indianapolis East will proudly celebrate Tri Kappa Week February 22-28. The purpose of Tri Kappa is “…to bring women into close, unselfish relationship for the promotion of charity, culture and education.” The chapter’s dedication and support of these endeavors continue to make a difference … Read More