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COLUMNS
Prices in 1952, in 2023, and Inflation
My mom has been going through papers collected over 94 years...
Lee Hamilton: Russian Mercenary Uprising and its Consequences Remain a Mystery
Recent events in Russia have been surprising, even shocking...
Fresh from the Farm: Blessings
Yesterday I decided that it had to be a quilting day. Since our family has downsized over the years as the children have grown and gone, I moved my sewing into the family room...
For the Love of Teaching & Learning
I love teaching. Even after 31 years as an educator, it isn’t “getting old” as it continues to provide new challenges with each passing year...
Travel Trails: Cabo San Lucas
The summer before I got married Beth and I found ourselves in Cabo San Lucas. After checking that our passports were still current, we headed southwest from Indiana. We landed in Cabo San Lucas from San Diego via a puddle hopper plane. ..
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Brian Howey: Revisiting the words of JFK, Reagan (and Trump)
When I was a young American − age 5 − we were guided by the words of a soon-to-be slain president. At his inauguration in 1961, President John F. Kennedy instilled this key concept: “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your …
Travel Trails: Rhode Island Ride
“Hold onto your hats ladies, we’re going for a ride!” Thus, began a weekend of females only fun. I was living in Rhode Island because Samsonite, the company I was working for, had just purchased our biggest competitor, American Tourister. I moved to Rhode Island to be the marketing and …
Lee Hamilton: Dialog of Democracy Needs Tending
There are so many things I worry about these days. Are we going to default on our debts? Can we adapt to the accumulating impact of climate change? How are we going to handle the dangers posed by China and Russia?
Travel Trails: The Pacific Northwest - Modes of Transportation
At Indiana University’s school newspaper, Indiana Daily Student, is where I met Beth, Lorraine, Bob, Barb, and Rob. Although we were just starting our Senior year, Barb and Rob already knew they would be moving to Seattle after graduation.
Brian Howey: ‘Solving the Problem’ on Immigration?
Last week, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita called on Gov. Eric Holcomb to send Hoosier National Guard units to the southern border to help stanch the tide of illegal immigrants.
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Hope Aids Emotional Well-being
With the everyday demands of life and its associated stressors, it is essential to take the time to nurture our emotional health. Why?
Lee Hamilton: Immigration Policy Should Serve America’s Interests
All eyes have been on the U.S.-Mexico border in recent weeks as politicians and pundits assess the impact of changing rules for who can enter the United States.
Special Individuals Like Bruce Burton, Roger Moore, Sally Webster, and Rana Wetzel
Our world is one of ugliness but one of beauty, too. The balance can be tipped all too easily between the two. Throughout my life, I have considered myself quite fortunate due to being surrounded by beauty an extremely high percentage of time with many special individuals playing a significant …
Brian Howey: Post-CNN Forum, Sen. Young Bolts from Trump
“Where do I begin?” U.S. Sen. Todd Young asked the Capitol Hill reporter.
Brian Howey: Republican-turned-Democrat McCormick Seeks to Defy History
With Democrat Jennifer McCormick’s official entry into the 2024 Indiana gubernatorial race, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. has ruled out seeking the Democratic nomination.
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