We are at that time of year when many people turn their thoughts to Halloween and all that the holiday entails. Earlier today, Janet and I helped out at a “trunk or treat” event at the church where our daughter,…
There is a new phone scam making the rounds. And to be sure, until last evening I didn’t know anything about it. But I had to learn quickly and get up to speed because I almost got caught in it….
It’t no secret. Those of you who know me well realize that fall is my favorite time of year. Summer is second, but fall is by far and away my favorite season. By the way, in case you are interested,…
The last several months have been a little unusual for this time of year. August was cooler than usual and now September has gone from hot to chilly all in the same month. As we travelled east during this month,…
Today, Janet and I had an incredible experience here at the Greenbrier. We did something that we have wanted to do for twenty years and just never took the time to do it – we took a class on birds…
There’s no doubt that Janet and I have both grown up with a degree of privilege. We grew up on the south side of Chicago, have lived in the western and northwestern suburbs there and then were fortunate enough to…
The end of last month and September to date have been filled with anniversaries and remembrances of parents who are no longer with us. Janet and her sisters lost both their mother and father four years ago – and it…
I was listening to the program “Sunday Morning” on CBS earlier today, and Jane Pauley was interviewing Hillary Clinton in advance of Clinton’s new book, “What Happened.” The book chronicles the campaign as well as what she believes are the…
Monday, we celebrate the achievements of the American workforce and its contribution to the economy of the United States. Labor Day is a distinctly American holiday. It started back in the late 1800’s and eventually gained momentum outside its origin…
We live near Conner Prairie, a living history museum that we have visited countless times throughout our time here in Indiana. During the summer months, the Indianapolis Symphony plays concerts there and throughout the year there are various programs –…