Monthly Archives: June 2018

General James Longstreet at Gettysburg, Part 1

June 7, 2018 | by Al Hunter

Visiting Gettysburg has been a constant in my life for nearly 30 years now. If you are a fan of American history, there is no better place for you than Gettysburg. Although it’s been 155 years since the last shots were fired, the landscape of Gettysburg is ever changing and … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 8-14

June 7, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, June 13: The spirit of loyalty in the fight for freedom and democracy will dominate today as more than 40,000 Indianapolis public school pupils and their teachers demonstrate in 65 parades through the immediate neighborhoods of their schools as part of the $5,000,000 (2017: $82,960,434) … Read More

Tales From the Trail

June 7, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

On a relatively cool morning, I rose early and, assuming my “Charlie’s Angels” stance, did my yoga-like stretches in preparation for my walk on the Pennsy Trail. I try to do this daily, provided that the body is willing and the creek has not overflowed its banks. This day was … Read More

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere . . .

June 7, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

MCM (Mid-Century Modern) barware has become one of the fastest selling forms of usable-collectible for the summer of 2018. From the intimate dinner party to the backyard BBQ, today’s hostess is opting to welcome her guests with a cold drink in a beautiful glass that says, “no Dixie cups here, … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: June 8-14

June 7, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, June 9: Flag Day in Indianapolis will be observed with two events. Following a parade from the Elks clubhouse, 30 E. Vermont St, featuring the Boy Scouts drum corps and the Newsboys’ Band, the Indianapolis Lodge No. 13, B.P.O.E., will hold an afternoon celebration in … Read More