Al Hunter’s Story Archive

A Thrill I Shall Not Soon Forget, Part 1

March 19, 2015 | by Al Hunter

March madness is back and Hoosier hoopsters delight in the idea that once again, our state is well represented in the NCAA tournament. Whether you follow the sport or not, if you’re a Hoosier, you surely smile when you hear that five teams (Butler, Indiana, Purdue, Notre Dame, and Valparaiso) … Read More

John Lennon’s Lost Weekend, Part 2

March 12, 2015 | by Al Hunter

In the summer of 1973, ex-Beatle John Lennon embarked on an 18-month relationship with assistant May Pang in a period of his life which he called his “Lost Weekend.” Lennon and Ono were having marital problems and decided to separate, and Ono suggested to Pang that she become Lennon’s companion. … Read More

John Lennon’s Lost Weekend, Part 1

March 5, 2015 | by Al Hunter

In the summer of 1973, John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s marriage was in trouble. Living up to her reputation as a provocateur, Ono tried to save her marriage by suggesting that her husband start an affair with their assistant, May Pang. The result was John Lennon’s “Lost Weekend”; 18 months … Read More

Help Me, Rhonda — The Real Story

February 26, 2015 | by Al Hunter

This week marks the 50th anniversary of a song that is considered by many to be a rock ‘n roll classic, by others as an an ear-worm impossible to forget and to me an anthem to my lovely wife. On February 24, 1965, the Beach Boys recorded “Help Me, Rhonda.” … Read More

Tim Hortons

February 19, 2015 | by Al Hunter

So, my fellow donut devotee, you say you’re tired of seeing the object of your desire maligned in the media? Tired of hearing about another donut shop biting the dust? Missing Saps, Roselyn, Krispy Kreme? Did you shed a tear when the bulldozers knocked down the old Crawford’s Bakery at … Read More