Reverse civic engineering
"Don't just do something, stand there." — the White Rabbit in Walt Disney's "Alice in Wonderland"Public policy got a lot simpler this last year...
There’s so much power in the words we speak
Has your mouth ever gotten you in trouble?I confess, mine has more often than I would like to admit. I have a feeling most...
Always looking toward the future for all
Serving as mayor comes with a few things.Some most know about, like the weight of the world on my shoulders or at least our...
Feeling a bit hen pecked? Maybe follow the chicken’s example
Chickens seem to have the whole civilized disagreement down to a science.Have you heard the term "hen pecked?" Ever thought about where that came...
A personal brush with the cancel culture
I contend that the term “cancel culture” is far too mannerly and tame. It scarcely captures the degree of hatred the Left and its...
America’s standing in the world
Call it American exceptionalism or not, the American people have always embraced the idea that we live in an exceptional country. We are grateful...
Stay on the path
We have some incredible state parks here in Indiana.One wouldn’t think the plains of Indiana would provide rugged trails, deep ravines and incredible overlooks,...
Broadband internet access essential to all
Cold weather months are upon us, reinforcing the need to shelter in place when possible as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Business...
Racism and the historic big lie
The campaign does not stop because the president has a touch of COVID. Biden and the Democrats are not about to relent. In fact,...
Questionable songs
By Les Linz
Stephen Colbert inspires me.
He is not a Trump fan, but while recently commenting humorously on his disdain for the president wished him...