Category Archives: In The News
Number 8
Over the summer, Money Magazine came out with their list of the best places in the U.S. to live. The town I’ve called home for the past 13 years came in at #8. I assume most people would be thrilled … Continue reading
Perverts in the News
I don’t normally post on Saturday night, but I don’t have anything else to do, so why not? I figured I needed to do something special since it’s the weekend, so I’ll recap some of this week’s headlines. This is former Indiana … Continue reading
Filed under In The News, Life in the Hoosier State, My Attempt at Humor
Thank You Apolo, Lindsey and Shaun
I know I haven’t been writing much lately. It’s all because of those darned Olympics. I just can’t seem to get enough. Our TV has been constantly tuned to NBC for the past two weeks. I’ve even watched the Today … Continue reading
Filed under In The News, Sports, Unillustrated
Hope
Eight years ago today I woke to the sound of the phone ringing. “You’ve got to turn on the TV and see what’s going on,” my mom’s frantic voice said. While still trying to wake myself up, I watched in … Continue reading
Filed under Death, Loss & Other Sad Things, In The News, Infertility
Long Live The King
My last posting reminded me that I still haven’t written my Michael Jackson tribute. Every other blogger in the universe has done one, so I might as well put mine out there. Yesterday would have been the perfect day for … Continue reading
Filed under A Trip Down Memory Lane, In The News, Life
A Giant Leap In Logic
The first moon landing was 40 years ago today. If you believe it really happened. Maybe this is just the anniversary of one of the greatest deceptions of all time. I don’t necessarily buy into the conspiracy theories, but I … Continue reading
Filed under In The News
We’re Number 49!
Gotta love it when the news supports what I’ve been writing about lately. Yesterday’s Indianapolis Star offered more proof that Indiana is not the most ideal place to live, especially if you care about the environment. There was a front-page … Continue reading
Filed under In The News, Life in the Hoosier State
Happy Earth Day To You
As a former environmental engineer and someone who has always cared about the welfare of our planet, I feel like I should be glad to see the recent increase in awareness of environmental issues. It really just makes me feel … Continue reading
Filed under In The News
Taxidermy, Naked Guys and Ketchup in Real Glass Bottles
I feel like I should break into a chorus of “My Favorite Things”. The ketchup might make the list, but the other two? I don’t think so, although they have been recurring themes this week. After briefly returning home on … Continue reading
Filed under In The News, Life, My Attempt at Humor
