Monthly Archives: March 2021

Grandpuppy Love

My cell phone sang with the unique sound of an incoming FaceTime call, and I quickly identified it as coming from my 12-year-old granddaughter, Imani. I lunged for my phone and slid the bar to “accept” and her face appeared on the screen. “There’s a bright red Cardinal in the … Read More

On the Road Again

After a year of sheltering in place, cancelled events and an occasional attack of cabin fever, I am ready to hit the road! Feeling the same way? Here’s a look at three of my favorite road trips you might want to check out. Starting at the foothills of the Appalachian … Read More

Sylvia Likens Revisited, Part 2

This column first appeared in November of 2009. The story contains graphic descriptions of child abuse. Reader discretion is advised. During the high-profile trial, Baniszewski denied responsibility for Sylvia’s death, pleading not guilty by reason of insanity. She blamed the crime on her wild children and cried that she was … Read More

Colts Free Agents

The first wave of NFL free agency has swept through and as has been his custom, Chris Ballard has been inactive. He has re-signed cornerback Xavier Rhodes to a one year deal. Rhodes was acquired last season after playing for the Vikings for seven seasons. His last two seasons with … Read More