Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

Virtual Galleries and Online Shows Bring Local Arts into Homes

The arts — theatre, music, painting, sculpture, literature, dance, film, etc. — is on an extended intermission. Unable to open to the public, arts organizations and individual artists are finding ways to brighten the days with creative works. On this First Friday (the second one since the lockdown), virtual tours … Read More

It’s Too Early to Plant, But You Can Plan Your Garden

It was a lovely Saturday, with no need for a jacket. I had to go to a big box hardware store recently and the place was so busy the line to get in snaked around the building. People leaving seemed to all have the same idea — they were hauling … Read More

Resources Available to Cope With Uncertainty

Stay safe, stay at home. Keep your distance from other people. Don’t visit family and friends. Don’t touch your face. Don’t go out in public unless you have to. There are a lot of “don’ts” associated with the COVID-19 pandemic — restrictions meant to keep us safe from a horrible … Read More

Helping the Vulnerable in a Time of Need

David Clifton, a small independent business owner who handles estate sales and buys gold, silver, diamonds and anything of value started running ads in the Weekly View a year ago March. He knew that frequency was important and liked our weekly columnist Linda Kennett’s What’s In the Attic and Vintage, … Read More

“An Abundance of Caution” and “Be Kind”

When I first wrote about the COVID-19 issue in the March 6 issue, it was a worrisome illness that was happening “over there” — China, Italy, South Korea, Seattle — and not a big concern in Indiana. However, a few weeks later and we are now faced with a national … Read More