Monthly Archives: February 2012

…25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE…

Today was the first time I’d ever seen the musical, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.   One of my voice students, Heather Barker, portrayed Logainnr Schwartzandgrubenniere, and Heather was absolutely hilarious!  Heather began studying with me when she … Continue reading

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…The King Has Left The Building…

The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our hearts in youth The impulses to wordless prayer The streams of love and truth The longing after something lost The spirit’s longing cry The striving after better hopes These things can … Continue reading

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From the 1927 Grand Council of American Indians

From the 1927 Grand Council of American Indians   “The white people, who are trying to make us over into their image, they want us to be what they call “assimilated,” bringing the Indians into the mainstream and destroying our … Continue reading

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…Preble County Historical Society – November 2010…

Photographs of the Preble County Historical Society park, taken November 2010.  

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…The Ten Commandments of Success…

I walked into a classroom in The Teachers’ College at Ball State University one day, and on my student’s desk was a sheet of paper with the following life instructions from Charles Schwabb. I read the information, and slipped the … Continue reading

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…Some Good Advice…

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…Navi's Surgery…

Navi went into surgery at 10:00am. After driving into Gratis to get some coffee, and take photos of the cemetery, I returned to the Preble County Historical Society to take photos of the cabin, and other items. Navi was ready … Continue reading

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…All in a Few Days…

This morning at 8:30am I was at the endocrinologist’s office for a bi-monthly check-up, and blood draw. After that I hurried to the middle school to teach until 1:00pm, rushed home to scarf down some lunch, take a 30 minute … Continue reading

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…Old Photos…

Since Jeffrey Carter and Mark Rogers have posted old photos of themselves, I thought I should follow suit…

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…An End of an Era: Mother Retires from EPD…

This morning, my brother, Destin, and I received an email from Mother: As of February 3rd, I am retired from the Elwood Police Department. Despite the fact Mother had expressed some consideration along this topic, we were not aware that … Continue reading

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Madonna at the Super Bowl…

I’ve been entertained by a plethora of varying reports on Madonna’s Super Bowl half-time production. The boards are lighting up with armchair-choreographers and directors this evening, and critiquing the 53 year old Queen Mum’s performance. Fifty-three? Wow! And she can … Continue reading

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