I recently drove through my hometown of Dayton, Ohio. As I drove through my old neighborhood, a flood of memories came over me. The old store, Fouts, is now gone. My school has been torn down, and boy, the block I grew up on was...
This Saturday is the Mini-Marathon here in Indy. Thousands of runners will take to the street and run/walk this half-marathon. Some of our staff is running in this year's race. Many of our students are just like this race; at times, our students may want to...
So tonight, many will be rooting for their favorite team as they compete for the goal of being the best college basketball team. But is it the school or the players who compete? Are we actually rooting for a group of teenagers who will play...
Today we celebrate Easter and new life. We see that now as spring begins to lead nature from the death of winter toward the rebirth of spring. It is beautiful and we love to see all the changes. The darkness of winter has led to us...
My bride of 25 great years, and I, had the priviledge to reconnect with a fine young lady we were able to work with over 18 years ago in Cincinnati. We are so proud to see all she is doing and all she has accomplished;...
Today is President's Day - a time we remember those who have led our beloved country. Which president was your favorite? I am so in awe of the first leader of our country, George Washington. He had all the power he could want and yet,...
I recently spoke with one of our city council members. We discussed the challenge for our neighbors in being able to access food. We hear about places called food deserts. That is our neighborhood, a place where it is hard to access a place to purchase...
When I was a child, I often beat my brothers to the Topps 3-D trading cards in our cereal boxes. After mom came back from the grocery, I would quietly open the new box, pour out the cereal, grab the card at the bottom, and...
There are lot's of conversations about politics these days. Unfortunately, I haven't heard much on the politics of poverty. As each candidate speaks about their views, what seems to be lost is the names and faces of those whom all the policies impact. I will...
