Al Hunter’s Story Archive

Life Lessons From Puppets and Toons, Part 2

This column originally appeared in January, 2011 According to a recent survey by Men’s Health magazine and CNN, one-third of American men   Last week, I told you about a recent study that found that one third of American men have not seen a doctor in over a year. What’s even … Read More

Life Lessons From Puppets and Toons, Part 1

This column originally appeared in January, 2011 According to a recent survey by Men’s Health magazine and CNN, one-third of American men have not had a checkup in the past year. Nine million men haven’t seen a doctor in the last five years. From childhood on, boys are told (usually … Read More

The Black Day of the General Assembly

This column first appeared in April 2011 Indiana’s part-time legislature does not meet year-round. During odd-numbered years the legislature meets for 61 days (not necessarily consecutively) and must be adjourned by April 30. During even-numbered years the legislature meets for 30 days (not necessarily consecutively) and must be adjourned by … Read More

Citizen’s Arrest! Indiana’s Funny Laws

This column first appeared in December 2009 I was born and raised in Indiana. Growing up in 1960s in Indiana could be a challenge if you ever had to explain where you came from to people unfamiliar with our great state. As Hoosiers, the same questions always seem to surface … Read More

Lincoln Assassination Witness

This article first appeared in April 2009. On Thursday, April 30, it will be exactly 144 years since the remains of assassinated President Abraham Lincoln came to rest for a moment in Indianapolis on its way to the State House. I’ve written extensively about the “Lincoln ghost train” over the … Read More