Paula Nicewanger’s Story Archive

Steve’s Story, Part 11

May 26, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

In 2009, our daughter gave birth to a beautiful baby girl (which for publication, my daughter insists we refer to only as Ladybug). I got to be in the delivery room, so I was the first to hold her. As a grandfather, Steve was in heaven. She was perfect and … Read More

Steve’s Story, Part 10

April 28, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

In the last installment of this series, Steve had open heart surgery. Besides heart problems, Steve had been diagnosed with diabetes a couple of years earlier before he had open heart surgery and at the time, it was controlled with medication. Like so many his age, his knees were getting … Read More

Steve’s Story, Part 9

April 21, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

Steve and I have always loved live theater and went to many plays over the years. We often went to Starlight Musicals at Butler when we first were married. The outdoor venue was wonderful, except when it rained. We went to see Yul Brynner in “The King and I” and … Read More

Steve’s Story, Part 8

April 14, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

Steve’s favorite holiday was always Halloween. (He was destined to live in Irvington.) We had way more Halloween decorations than Christmas. For 20 years, we hosted an annual Halloween party, starting in 1985. It was a family tradition. Steve took it all very seriously. We would decorate every inch of … Read More

St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House Preview

April 14, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

I had the privilege of getting a sneak preview of the St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House and Gardens at 5320 N. Meridian St. This is the Guild’s 61st Home Tour! It is the longest running home tour in the Midwest. It will be in-person with timed/dated tickets, so … Read More