Monthly Archives: June 2026

Impossible Dreams (Two)

June 18, 2026 | by CJ Woods III

In May 1969, the R & B group “The Temptations” appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and sang a song that became a theme for me and the woman I would marry in July of that same year. “The Impossible Dream” was composed by Mitch Leah, with lyrics written by … Read More

100 Years Ago: June 19-25

June 18, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, June 23, 1926: “The Crossroads of America” as the slogan for Indianapolis was officially adopted yesterday by the publicity committee of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. The slogan conveys a definite idea telling the world that Indianapolis stands at the intersection of the great east-west … Read More

Parenting Skills, Part 2

June 18, 2026 | by Al Hunter

Last week, I pondered the parenting skills of our sixteenth President Abraham Lincoln. I came to the conclusion that I probably wouldn’t want to sit next to Abe and Mary’s kids on an airplane. Witnesses, acquaintances and close friends often remarked, sometimes frankly, other times temperately, that the Lincoln boys … Read More

This Week’s Issue: June 12-18

June 11, 2026 | by Weekly View

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Friends of Irving Circle Host 34th Year of Summer Concerts

June 11, 2026 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON —  Imagine the family sitting under big shade trees listening to home-grown music, munching on a hot dog while neighbor kids ride their bikes around a park. Sounds like something out of one of those sweet old-timey musicals, but it will be happening on Saturday, June 13 from 7 … Read More