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Join us for Fleurs et Vin at Carillon Historical Park! Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm The original “Party in the Park” was the brainchild of two friends, Vail Miller Sr. of Heidelberg Distributing Company and Mike Frank … Continue reading →

The day was productive. Not as productive as I had originally hoped, but things were accomplished. I managed to complete: grocery shopping miscellaneous shopping scattered grass seed watered seeded areas and flowers was surprised by a thoughtful gift and card … Continue reading →

“You know he always salutes just to me.” That was Mrs. Shirley’s story, and she was sticking to it. It was a regular Friday scene at Panther Stadium during four years of football.  The band would finish half-time, pass before … Continue reading →

I grew up in a wonderful town right smack-dab in the middle of Indiana.  In fact, Elwood, Indiana is called, “The Heart of Hoosierland,” due to the intersection of two major highways, State Routes 37 and 28.  As a kid, I … Continue reading →

One month ago, on February 26th, a seventeen year old boy was gunned down in Sanford, Florida.  Why? The answer is not exactly clear, however, it appears that racial profiling may have been the root to this young man’s murder. … Continue reading →

I am always amazed at how abruptly Spring can spring.  Overnight, there seem to be surprising changes, and the world suddenly has a little more color, and beauty. This morning, as the grey skies lightened a bit, I could see … Continue reading →

I currently have an electronic contraption that obtains data I input, as well as data from my new glucometer which contains a blue-tooth for transmittal.  It is pretty neat to draw the blood onto the glucometer’s test strip, push some … Continue reading →

A friend from high school, Elisa Abner-Taschwer, was so thoughtful to send me this info on the Lincoln Library and Museum in Springfield! Take advantage of this great deal!

VLADIMIR KANEVSKY’S PORCELAIN FLOWERS IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Beautiful…  

From The Huffington Post… Planets Align: Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars & Moon To Appear February 26

Some very empowering stories and quotes… Inspiring Stories & Quotes

Some great items here… Create Your Own Miracles

For some reason, I always associate President’s Day with several of my Washington Elementary School teachers.  Washington Elementary School, located on the West side of Elwood, Indiana, was built in 1894.  My great-great aunt, Florence ___ Barmes, was one of … Continue reading →

Thursday, a Facebook friend sent me a private message. “Several of us think you post too many things on Facebook. It gets old reading all your posts. Why don’t you only post the most important things.” I had to laugh … Continue reading →

In This Issue From the Director Modern Slavery Exhibit Survivor Goods Specialty Tours Interview with Brad Myles Upcoming Programs Cottage Conversations March 15 Stephanie McCurry April TBD All Programs: Reception – 6:00pm Lecture – 6:30pm Tickets: Lecture: $10 Reception & … Continue reading →

The Human Race Theatre Company 2012-2013 Season General Auditions General Auditions for Adult Actors (ages 16 +) General Auditions for Young Actors (TBA) Adult Auditions: Dayton, Ohio – Plays & Musicals Saturday, April 21, 2012 (10-5pm) – Musicals or Both … Continue reading →

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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