By Lindsay Owens I vividly remember driving past Dr. Stein’s home across from Gregg Park in Vincennes every Christmas. Sometimes, if the lines around the stately home weren’t too long, we’d find a place to park and take a closer look at the magical displays. My favorite was the giant panda who balanced himself on top of a colorful ball. After that, we would head out to South … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2022
Treats for humans and pups this holiday season
By Lindsay Owens Everyone enjoys a treat at the holidays. Here are two recipes that will please the two- and four-legged members of the family. Stained glass candy Ingredients: Water Sugar Light Corn syrup Flavoring extract (any flavor you want) Food Coloring (any color) Directions: Mix the ingredients together, and boil to reach 300 degrees … [Read more...]
Boston: the debut album of a pianist and engineer
By Todd Lancaster This time, we are going to take a deep dive into one of every late Boomer’s favorite pieces of vinyl — Boston’s first album. If you were driving around in your Chevelle in the fall of 1976, there was a pretty good chance “More Than a Feeling” was blaring out of your speakers as you squealed out of the Tastee Freeze, Penguin Point or Dog-n-Suds. Simply … [Read more...]
7 ways to save money and still be festive
By Nadia Boeckman | Wealth of Geeks Psychologists say that putting up Christmas decorations can elevate your mood and reduce stress — and it makes sense that planning ahead can cut back on anxiety by minimizing last-minute holiday preparations. Many of the top DIY-ers recommend starting eight weeks out. According to YouGov research, approximately 72% of Americans decorate … [Read more...]
Pie from fresh pumpkins
By Lindsay Owens For as long as I can remember, every fall, my Mom cooks pumpkins we raise on the farm for pies. These aren’t your standard orange pumpkins, though, or the ones labeled as pie pumpkins. No, those won’t do for her. The only type of pumpkin good enough for a pie at our house is a tan pumpkin, commonly referred to as an old-fashioned cow pumpkin. These … [Read more...]