Monthly Archives: March 2015

ClanDonnell: A Storied History of Ireland by David K. McDonnell

March 12, 2015 | by Kathleen Angelone

ClanDonnell: A Storied History of Ireland by David K. McDonnell is an epic history of Ireland told through the history of the Clan Donnell or McDonnell family. As you’ll note by the author’s name, he is a member of that family. Therefore he has a personal interest in the story … Read More

World War 1 100 Years Ago: March 13-20

March 12, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, March 19, 1915: The most authentic moving picture of the European war made since the conflict began is now being shown to large audiences at the Lyceum Theatre, 148 W. Washington St. The motion picture camera makes it possible for the spectator, seated in a … Read More

Sam Schmidt on the 2015 Indy Car Season

March 12, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

The 2015 Indy season officially begins at St. Petersburg, Florida on March 29 with the Firestone  Grand Prix. It’s not just the first race of 2015, it’s also the first of four street course races in the series. I was able to talk to Sam Schmidt the owner and manager … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 13-20

March 12, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, February 18, 1915: Yesterday was “Bundle Day” in Indianapolis. More than 6,000 bundles of old clothes, shoes and wearing apparel of every description were collected from homes throughout the city by more than 160 volunteers traveling in twenty-six flag bedecked automobiles and trucks of the … Read More

Life at the Intersection of Luck and Love: That Old House

March 12, 2015 | by Rose Mary Clarke

During my career as a Realtor, owners proudly showed me the improvements that they’d made. “We did everything ourselves. Working together was such fun!” I smiled because I knew what probably happened during their fix-up experiences. As I’ve written before, I am a klutz. Bill, on the other hand is … Read More