Paula Nicewanger’s Story Archive

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

Steve’s Story, Part 7

April 7, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

In the last installment of this series, we had returned from a memorable trip out east. I stayed home with our young son for 2 years doing freelance art and teaching calligraphy classes, but needed to get back to full time work. My best friend from college Miki (Japanese lady … Read More

Steve’s Story, Part 5

March 24, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

In the last installment of this series, Steve had gone to Grad school and become a full time Librarian in Extension/Bookmobile Services. Mary Beth was eight years old and we decided it was time to take her to Disney World. Steve’s Dad Uncle Bernard lived in Florida. The 1982 World’s … Read More