Keith Hampton draws inspiration from the Hoosier National Forest Driving deep into Hoosier National Forest, near Taswell in Crawford County, winding up and down rugged backroads where motorists have sometimes lost their way, the visitor comes at last to the home and studio of multifaceted artist Keith Hampton. This 63-acre property, like so much ofContinue reading “MULTI-FACETED ART”
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EVERYDAY ADVENTURES: YOUNG LOVE
The best part of any wedding is watching the ring bearer and flower girl. These kids have the potential to take an event that requires months of planning, and the investment of thousands of dollars, and turn it into sheer chaos. No matter how well-behaved a child is under normal circumstances, all bets are offContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES: YOUNG LOVE”
EVERYDAY ADVENTURES: THE RETURN GUY
In my house, I’m the return guy. My wife loves to shop, but she hates returning things. Oh sure, she can handle online returns. Just slap a label on it and drop it in the mail. Easy peasy. But in-person returns? In the store? With real, live people? That’s another matter entirely. I can’t sayContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES: THE RETURN GUY”
FAMILY-OWNED & LOCAL
Engleking pharmacy offers a personal touch When Ryan and Tina Engleking opened Engleking Rx in Marengo, they knew that establishing a personal touch with customers was critical to its success. That was the model they had followed at their Mitchell pharmacy that was established in 2017, and it has succeeded beyond their expectations. Ryan EnglekingContinue reading “FAMILY-OWNED & LOCAL”
CONTEMPLATIVE ART
Local Artist, Brian Jones, develops his own monolith printing technique Secluded in the middle of a dense forest in eastern Harrison County, the home and studio of printmaker and painter Brian Jones seems like the perfect refuge for an artist who describes his recent work as “rooted in the colors, textures, smells and sounds ofContinue reading “CONTEMPLATIVE ART”
MADE TO LAST
Local Artist Carves Largest In-Situ Celtic Cross in the World Near the entrance to Blue Heron Vineyards and Winery (see article, this issue), a sign points down a rugged, winding road toward “the Celtic Cross.” The winery visitor is welcome to drive or walk down to view this massive sculpture that evokes some of theContinue reading “MADE TO LAST”
SANTA CLAUS HAUS BECKONS
Kids of all ages can visit St. Nick year-round “One of the most unusual gifts ever requested was from a little boy, about 6 years old, who said he wanted a stick for Christmas,” Santa shared. “I asked him what he was going to do with a stick, and he said he was going to makeContinue reading “SANTA CLAUS HAUS BECKONS”
EVERYDAY ADVENTURES: DIY Nativity
Our church’s children’s ministry needed a manger for baby Jesus for an upcoming Bible story. Unfortunately, we didn’t have much money to spend on it. We looked online, hoping we could find a deal, but mangers are pricey these days, so I volunteered to throw one together. My version might not be awesome, but atContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES: DIY Nativity”
EVERYDAY ADVENTURES: Fall Break Breakdown
My family and I couldn’t wait for Monday morning. It was my kids’ fall break, and I had taken the week off so we could all hang out together for an autumn staycation. Who needs a fancy beach trip or a week at Disney to have fun? Not us! Our minivan was a party onContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES: Fall Break Breakdown”
FROM GEORGETOWN TO HOLLYWOOD
Balancing a career in Hollywood while raising a family in SoIN Many who make their living working in the world of music, theater, television and movies have their homes in places like Los Angeles, Chicago or New York, where they’re close to the main action of these industries. Then there are those who opt toContinue reading “FROM GEORGETOWN TO HOLLYWOOD”
