Monthly Archives: December 2016

Merry Xmas (War Is Over)

December 15, 2016 | by Al Hunter

To many people, the events surrounding the election of 2016 seemed like the culmination of a long, brutal war. A media war to be precise, but a war nonetheless. Before Thanksgiving, television, newspapers, magazines and Internet blogs were full of confusing (sometimes conflicting) psychobabble about how best to deal with … Read More

Christmas, Retro Style!

December 15, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

It was such a joy shopping for Christmas when the girls were little, largely because knowing what was at the top of their “must have” list was simple. They would take their scrambled eggs and toast and settle in front of the television on Saturday mornings, delighted by their favorite … Read More

I Love You Too, Man

December 15, 2016 | by CJ Woods III

A recent conversation with my brother set free a long-moored memory of a conversation with another of my brothers. I may have written of this before, and may be repeating some thoughts, previously shared, but then — some things may be worth repeating. My mother had five children: four boys … Read More

Applause!: Dec. 16-22

December 15, 2016 | by Weekly View

• The Bookmamas Gingerbread House contest winners were: Bailey Carpenter (1st), Troop 239 (2nd), and Lexi Scott (3rd). Thanks to everyone who participated in such a fun event! • Nexus Academy of Indianapolis recently welcomed a new special education teacher, Emily Schweitzer. Schweitzer comes to the school with 13 years … Read More

Blest Be The Tie

December 15, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above . . . We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear . . . I’ve grown sentimental in my … Read More