Monthly Archives: November 2015

Under the Apple Tree by Dan Wakefield

November 19, 2015 | by Kathleen Angelone

Dan Wakefield’s Under The Apple Tree: A World War II Home Front Novel is a tremendous story of the American home front during World War II. The story, which takes place in a small Midwestern town, starts on the day the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. Almost eleven year old protagonist … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Nov. 20-27

November 19, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, November 22, 1915: Countless patriotic Indianapolis citizens and many from surrounding points turned out late last night to pay homage to the Liberty Bell, on its third visit to the city. The decorated special train car bearing the historic bell was switched from the Union … Read More

Thanksgiving Every Day

November 19, 2015 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Over the river and through the woods To Grandmother’s house we go. The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh Through white and drifted snow . . . — Lydia Maria Childs,1844 Uh-oh. My mind tells me that we celebrated Thanksgiving just a couple of months ago, but the … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Nov. 20-27

November 19, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, November 22, 1915: Edward A. Filene, a leading world merchandise expert, addressed the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce today on the “Economic Aspects of the War on American Business.” He said United States businessmen must prepare for a world-wide economic war following the present European conflict. … Read More

A Good Imagination and a Pile of Junk

November 19, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Barn doors used as a headboard, shelves supported by 1800s corbels, an old mail sorter hung on the wall as a wine rack or a bench made from the tailgate of a ‘57 Chevy pick up; everywhere you look it is apparent that the “re-purposing” bug that first hit in … Read More