Monthly Archives: November 2022

Ummmmm Good; A Sweet Story

November 23, 2022 | by Steven R. Barnett

For decades a popular office treat was an alligator. No, not the antediluvian reptile from the Southern swamps, but a coffeecake pastry filled with almond paste and iced with toasted almonds on the outside that was easily purchased with a quick stop at one of the many Roselyn Bakery stores. … Read More

Festival of Trees at Indiana Historical Society Thru Jan. 7

November 23, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society’s annual holiday tradition, Festival of Trees will run through January 7. Hours are Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m. They will be closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Tickets are $15 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $5 for youth. IHS … Read More

Thanksgiving to be More Expensive in 2022

November 23, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — It’s no secret that prices for consumer goods are on the rise this year and ingredients for the traditional Thanksgiving dinner are not immune. Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey shows that Hoosier shoppers can expect to spend approximately 14% more at the grocery store than … Read More

My Jobs: Working at L.S. Ayres

November 23, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

These first appeared in March of 2012 and I’ve added a few memories to them . . . After losing my job at Lee Wards in 1983 and staying home with my son for two years, I decided I needed to get back to work if not just for financial … Read More

Dee Doo

November 23, 2022 | by CJ Woods III

My youngest daughter joined the ranks of my “grandchild delivery persons” in 2018, and she and her daughter lived with me for three years. I have recorded my adventures with Myah and her grandfather, Clop. For those new to the Woods saga, “Clop” is Myah’s version of my grampaw name, … Read More