Article Archives: Bumps in the Night

The Real Story of “The Natural”

July 2, 2026 | by Al Hunter

But did you ever stop to think, is Robert Redford’s character in The Natural based on a real life player? Well, the answer is yes — and no. It would be more accurate to say that the film is based on an event, rather than an individual player. On June … Read More

The most famous Hoosier you’ve never heard of

June 25, 2026 | by Al Hunter

Today he is virtually unknown to all but a few dogged devotees, students of 20th century history, readers of obscure books, and researchers into the paranormal and bizarre. William Dudley Pelley, a truly fascinating fellow, was one of our countries’ best known public figures during the Great Depression. Now, he … 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

Parenting Skills, Part 1

June 11, 2026 | by Al Hunter

Effective parenting is defined as a matter of strengthening the bond between the parent and child, and building positive parenting skills. I just returned from a two-day getaway to the Springfield, Illinois home of President Abraham Lincoln. I love to go and visit his house on Seventh Street in the … Read More

Andrew Jackson’s Hair

June 4, 2026 | by Al Hunter

As many of you know, I collect stuff. In particular, historical stuff. Especially slightly creepy historical stuff. For years, whenever my kids saw a $20 bill, they would delightfully squeal out the phrase “That Glorious Mane” and giggle devilishly between themselves. While I always understood the reference to Andrew Jackson’s … Read More