Monthly Archives: August 2017

Colts Preseason Loss

August 17, 2017 | by Steve Nicewanger

The Indianapolis Colts opened their 2017 preseason as they normally do, with a loss — this time to the Detroit Lions. The Lions joined the Horseshoes for a joint practice session starting last Thursday, then met them on the Lucas Oil field on Sunday. Andrew Luck did not dress but … Read More

The World’s Longest Yard Sale Eclipsed

August 17, 2017 | by Al Hunter

2017 was the 30th anniversary year for the 127 Yard Sale, a.k.a. “The World’s Longest Yard Sale,” which started in 1987. I’ve written about the yard sale before and my wife and I have taken this long strange trip several times now. The 127 yard sale bills itself as the … Read More

Boom

August 17, 2017 | by CJ Woods III

My two-year-old son stood behind me at the top of the steps to the basement, waving his ever-present plastic toy sword as I descended into the basement of my home on Orange Street. I had told Chris to stay upstairs, since I was going to be brief at a task. … Read More

In the Days of the Lost Sunshine 2017

August 17, 2017 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Wasn’t it pleasant, O brother mine, In those old days of the lost sunshine Of youth When we went visiting, me and you, Out to old Aunt Mary’s? — James Whitcomb Riley—1849–1916 I wish that I were talented enough to produce something as evocative as Riley’s phrase, “in those old … Read More

100 Years Ago: Aug. 18-24

August 17, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, August 18: Five barbers were arrested and five grocerymen face arrest as a result of another attempt to force barbers and grocerymen to close their places of business on Sunday. The charge is that the men accused violated the Sunday closing laws last Sunday. The … Read More