Downtown Indianapolis, Day 2
After a long, long day in Downtown Indianapolis the day before, my daughter and I decide we’re going to sleep in and finish off day 2 of our trip in a more relaxed manner. On the schedule for today is Read more
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Downtown Indianapolis, Day 1
One of the things I like doing as an Indianapolis-area resident is to experience the city as a visitor sometimes. For years, when I lived in northern Indiana, I used to come to Indianapolis for work, and wonder what it Read more
Napolese
If you have lived in Indy at all, I seriously hope you are familiar with Cafe Patachou. Known as a “student union for adults” there are five convenient locations around the city. I could go on and on about their Read more
Indiana Pacers Fans Can Score Basketball Bargains
I know the Indiana Pacers are the state’s NBA basketball team. I know that there are players named Granger, Hansborough, Hill and George. I know that the Pacers play at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. And that about covers everything I know Read more
Vote for Indianapolis to Host the 2013 Social Media Tourism Symposium (#SoMeT13US)
Indianapolis will be a great host for the 2013 Social Media Tourism Symposium (#SoMeT13US). Find out how you can help Indy become the host city for the 2013 conference. Read more
Brickworld Indy offers land of plenty to LEGO lovers
This morning on the way to school, my 10-year old son, with the latest LEGO® magazine on his lap, asked, “Mom, someday can we go to LEGO Land?” I told him that a trip to California may not be in Read more
Peewinkles Puppet Studio
Last fall a friend told me about Peewinkles Puppet Studio. A small, local theater that puts on puppet shows for kids. Since then, Maggie and I have seen two shows there and already have tickets for a spring show. When Read more
National Peanut Butter Day
In honor of National Peanut Butter Day I thought I would write about some conventional and not so conventional ways to enjoy this diversely used ingredient. Northern Indiana Downtown Chesterton near the Indiana Dunes is already preparing for March 1st. Read more
Richmond, Indiana — Now That’s Italian!
When I was a little girl, my family lived in Richmond, Indiana, where we belonged to St. Mary’s Church. I have a very clear memory of scores of Italian grandmothers descending on the school cafeteria to host Spaghetti Suppers. It Read more
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, March 15 & 16, Downtown Indianapolis
March 17 is just around the corner, and that means St. Patty’s Day, the wearing of the green, and the pinching of anyone who isn’t. It’s green beer, the green canal in downtown Indianapolis, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Read more
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