Category: Indiana
Pluto…But Not the Planet…or the Disney Character
For most of us, the name Pluto is recognized as the name of a planet, or whatever they are calling it these days, or a…
A Town With An Unusual Name
It’s one of the most unusual town names you’ll find in the nation. But when you dig a little deeper you’ll see there was good…
A Beloved War Correspondent
When this journalist died, the president of the United States personally took to the airwaves to announce his death to the nation. The beloved correspondent…
Reporting The ‘Common Man’ During World War II
When America sent troops to war during World War II, this man was there, alongside the infantry and reporting the role of the common man…
A Fellow American Countryside Traveler
I must admit, I feel a kinship with the person we feature today. For he too was a traveler of the American Countryside. Someone who…
The Nuisance That Made People Look Up
At first people thought it was as nuisance. But there was little anyone could do about it. And after awhile, the nuisance seemed to grow…
Looking Up at The Courthouse
The county courthouse is the centerpiece of many town squares across the country. But the square in Decatur County, Indiana is one that has many…
A Beautiful Museum Looking For a New Home
Today may be a first in the 20 plus years of our broadcasts. A recent interview took an interesting twist when I learned that one…
A Knick-Knack Purchase That Grew Into a Collection
Perhaps some husbands listening to this show have been told that if they want to bring a certain knick-knack home for a trip, then they…
Leonardo’s Most Famous Painting
In 1495 Leonardo Da Vinci began work on a painting that all of us have seen. In fact, it’s his picture that most of us…