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Lee Hamilton: NATO’s Relevance No Longer in Question
All eyes were on NATO last week as leaders of its member nations met in Lithuania to debate key issues, including their response to Russia’s war against Ukraine...
Travel Trails: Hot Air Ballon Adventure
Beth and I could have done what most normal people would have done. We could have gone to bed early and gotten a good night’s sleep. That’s what most people would have done the night before a scheduled sunrise champaign breakfast hot air balloon ride...
Brian Howey: Hoosier Republicans Splinter Over Support for Ukraine
In past generations, it was the accumulation of American body bags that forged domestic anti-war efforts...
Reading: A Lifelong Passion
As I drove to the 25th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Hope Branch Library on Wednesday, July 12, I reminisced about the amount of time I have spent in the Hope Library over the course of my life...
Prices in 1952, in 2023, and Inflation
My mom has been going through papers collected over 94 years...
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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. ..
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 …
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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.
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?
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