Article Archives: Bumps in the Night

Life Lessons From Puppets and Toons, Part 1

December 16, 2021 | by Al Hunter

This column originally appeared in January, 2011 According to a recent survey by Men’s Health magazine and CNN, one-third of American men have not had a checkup in the past year. Nine million men haven’t seen a doctor in the last five years. From childhood on, boys are told (usually … Read More

The Black Day of the General Assembly

December 9, 2021 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in April 2011 Indiana’s part-time legislature does not meet year-round. During odd-numbered years the legislature meets for 61 days (not necessarily consecutively) and must be adjourned by April 30. During even-numbered years the legislature meets for 30 days (not necessarily consecutively) and must be adjourned by … Read More

Citizen’s Arrest! Indiana’s Funny Laws

December 2, 2021 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in December 2009 I was born and raised in Indiana. Growing up in 1960s in Indiana could be a challenge if you ever had to explain where you came from to people unfamiliar with our great state. As Hoosiers, the same questions always seem to surface … Read More

Lincoln Assassination Witness

November 25, 2021 | by Al Hunter

This article first appeared in April 2009. On Thursday, April 30, it will be exactly 144 years since the remains of assassinated President Abraham Lincoln came to rest for a moment in Indianapolis on its way to the State House. I’ve written extensively about the “Lincoln ghost train” over the … Read More

Polio Revisited — Survivor’s Stories

November 18, 2021 | by Al Hunter

This article first appeared in December 2010. ‘Tis the season to give thanks. Whether you’re thankful for your family, your friends, your pet, your job, your church, your car or that sandwich you had for lunch yesterday, everyone has something to be thankful for. What about your health? Recently, I … Read More