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Top 10 signs of fall
10. The Christmas masks are in. 9. Every store is selling scented candles, goat soap and unicorn pillows. 8. Everyone wants to be the one to spot the first pothole of the season. 7. You make […]
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Haunts and Jaunts: The Nicholson-Rand House #2
When David Nicholson began building his Gothic-Revival home in the small settlement of Valley Mills on the southwest fringe of Indianapolis, he was also involved in the construction of the Marion County Courthouse in downtown […]
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Torrys Top 10: Signs your pet may not love you as much as you think
Top ten signs your pet may not love you as much as you think by Torry Stiles The cat is giving you the side-eye. You were updating your will and noticed somebody had changed your […]
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Haunts and Jaunts: The Nicholson-Rand House
This is the story of a house. Houses can come in all shapes, sizes, colors and owners as they age; and… apparently in some cases, final destinations. When David Nicholson began construction of his home […]
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Of woods and weeds
I’ve been getting into native perennial gardening this year. Of all the plants I’m growing, I love milkweed the most. Seventy-three species of native milkweeds grow in the United States, and these plants are the […]
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Haunts and Jaunts: The journey continues and I’m getting older
I’m getting older. There…I’ve said it out loud! When I was young I could never imagine getting older. Or, that when I did, I’d be ready for it and accept it with grace. However, in […]
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Haunts and Jaunts: Hey……. Is this place haunted?
This is the question I most often would ask at some point during various historical sightseeing tours. Enquiring minds wanted to know. These days, however, I don’t ask as much anymore. Often I don’t […]
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Torry’s Top 10: Signs that high school drama has changed
10. The mean teachers can’t touch you and more and more neither can the creepy ones. 9. Break-ups and hook-ups are just a Facebook status change any more. 8. Poor fashion decisions are eliminated with […]
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Grammar Guy: How to successfully feign word wisdom
Everyone likes to seem smart and sophisticated. It’s why I wear glasses. Instead of saying that I “agree” with someone, I say “I concur.” We all want to come across to the world as fancy, […]
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Haunts and Jaunts: Breaking the cycle
In the matter of chasing spooky spirits, I find myself wondering—just what it is we are trying to accomplish? At the end of the day are we striving for something just out of reach? […]