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Finding treasure in homework
I didn’t need a treasure map, metal detector or rich uncle. The other day, I stumbled into a small treasure on my own.
The find came on my parents’ computer as I was searching for a particular document. An interesting title caught my attention, and soon I had forgotten my original purpose and was engrossed in the writings of my 12-year-old twin brothers. Read the rest of this entry »
Top ten signs that you might be a Southsider
10. If the White Castle at the U.S. 31/Madison Avenue split is part of your wedding album … you might be a Southsider.
9. If you have ever taken out a loan to pay for a Christmas light display … you might be a Southsider.
8. If you’ve ever run a red light because you were writing down a phone number from a car marked “For Sale” parked along Madison Avenue … you might be a Southsider.
7. If there are more than three Happy Meal toys on your desk right now … you might be a Southsider.
6. If you spent more last year on fireworks than state income taxes … you might be a Southsider.
5. If more than one item in your kitchen was stolen from Lotus Garden … you might be a Southsider.
4. If you’ve ever traded a real car for a radio controlled one … you might be a Southsider.
3. If you’ve ever had an argument over what to name a neighborhood stray cat … you might be a Southsider.
2. If your backside still aches from a fall at Fox’s Skating Rink … you might be a Southsider.
1. If you’ve ever rescheduled a wedding because Roncalli made the state semi-finals … you might be a Southsider.
What gives you comfort?
I love to know what people of all ages find comforting. From a toddler’s favorite baby doll to a teenager’s iPod to an old lady’s poodle or an old man’s favorite worn hat.
It doesn’t matter that the rest of us maybe don’t understand the sentimental value of hanging on to a tattered pillow or a favorite pair of torn jeans.
We only need to know that even though a special something is defined differently for most of us, it is respected by all of us. Read the rest of this entry »
Complement your crocuses in spring
In early spring, there is no other flower that says “winter is over — there is hope”, like the common crocus does. I plant them everywhere in my garden, even in my lawn. And I am always excited to see the first crocuses in bloom, sometimes as early as February for those planted by my front steps where the radiant heat coming off the brick of the house encourages early blooming.
But after the excitement of seeing the first one in bloom, the crocuses always seemed a bit lonely in the garden, braving those blustery early spring days by themselves. So I looked around for other early blooming bulbs and soon found several companion flowers for my crocuses, including some that bloom even earlier than they do. Read the rest of this entry »
Prolonging the inevitable
Last weekend, enticed by the multi-colored splendor, azure skies and crisp air, Sandi and I drove the country back roads to visit our granddaughter attending her first semester at Indiana University.
For the first time, despite my steadfast aerobic workout routine and good health, I truly felt like the droopy old fart every 61-year-old man ultimately must acknowledge. I mean, wasn’t it last year that I cradled her in my arms as she cooed, giggled and then yanked my glasses off, while dutifully filling her diapers? Read the rest of this entry »
Perry grad shows film in Heartland Film Festival
Perry alum Greg Wilson’s short film, “Grande Drip,” will play at AMC Greenwood Park next Saturday morning.
Eric Jensen buys a cup of coffee every morning, except Eric doesn’t drink coffee. He’s enamored with the girl behind the counter. Unable to muster the courage to woo his love, an unlikely hero comes to the rescue — an eccentric homeless man with a heart of gold.
Montessori school moves and expands, but remains focused on children
Recently, Montessori Garden Academy moved to a convenient location at 4141 S. East St., and the school now has openings for new students. Once located in Southwood Baptist Church, they serve children from 1 to 9 years of age. Read the rest of this entry »
Beech Grove budget brouhaha
Former police department employee Lowell Shroyer said he was put on hold when calling 911 in Indianapolis. Photo by Brandon Gentry | The Southside Times
City council meeting turns nasty after mayor reveals plan to cope with $1M loss
As far back as early September, the Beech Grove grapevine was ringing with rumors of a tightened budget with no room for the city’s dispatchers. At the annual Fall Festival, the Beech Grove Democrats Club warned fair-goers of what could be reported come budget-approval time. Read the rest of this entry »
Franklin Township Schools seek taxpayers’ support
Supt. Walter D. Bourke is leading a move to acquire $9 million more in funding next year from property taxpayers in the Franklin Township school district.
It all comes down to Tuesday, Nov. 3, when taxpayers will vote “yes” or “no” for an increase in taxes to support the school system. Read the rest of this entry »
Community Hospital South opens new operating suites, marks completion of first phase of expansion
The opening of six next-generation operating rooms marks the completion of the first phase of construction of The Next Evolution of Community Hospital South. All inpatient surgical care at the hospital will be transitioned to the new operating rooms by Oct. 19.
“We’re bringing surgery to the next level on the south side of Indianapolis,” said Anthony Lennen, president of Community Hospital South. “It’s a monumental first step toward the completion of our Next Evolution project, combining the latest technologies with the finest surgical care in the area.” Read the rest of this entry »