Steve Nicewanger’s Story Archive

Cues and Billiard Balls in American History

November 21, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

The term pool is generally used as the generic name for American pocket billiards. This came from the common practice of players putting  a pot or “pool” of money for the winner to take at the end of a game. The game of pool became very popular in America during … Read More

Life Without Reggie and Love for the Pacers

November 14, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

I’m still reeling a bit from the shock of watching Sunday’s debacle at Lucas Oil Stadium. While I don’t have to tell you what happened, I’m sure we are all wondering why it happened. The Rams have been rated in the bottom half of the NFL all season long. They … Read More

When the Curse of the Bambino Was Lifted

November 7, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

The triumph of the Boston Red Sox in the 2013 World Series this year harkens back to their 2004 series win and the lifting of the 86-year-old “Curse of the Bambino.” Boston won its fifth World Series in 1918. At the time this was more than any other major league … Read More

Heartland Film Festival: Films From All Over the World

October 24, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

October is my favorite month of the year for many reasons, not the least of which it is the month for the Heartland Film Festival. The Heartland Film Festival hosts film makers from all over the world. The film makers bring the films, present them on the big screen, discuss … Read More

Close Encounters of the Bob Balaban Kind

October 24, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

t doesn’t seem possible that it was 17 years ago. The Boss and I were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary with a weekend at the Canterbury Hotel. It was an anniversary gift for us, arranged by my youngest sister, Robin who was a banquet manager at the hotel. Our anniversary … Read More