http://www.theheraldbulletin.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 31 May 2007 13:07:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_151131122.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_151131122.html You'll find your favorite Herald Bulletin columnists — news, sports and People and Places — by clicking on the purple bar above or one of the links immediately below. Fri, 16 May 2008 19:52:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_137195541.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_137195541.html I’ve had a bum knee for 18 years. It all began, one summer day, when I bent down to tie my Nike and something slipped out of place in my knee, resulting in excruciating pain. Fri, 16 May 2008 19:27:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_137192812.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_137192812.html Fri, 16 May 2008 19:24:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_137192459.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_137192459.html Here are eight interesting facts about Social Security: Thu, 15 May 2008 20:07:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_136200826.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_136200826.html Allie found me. She could be the poster dog for Heinz 57. A German shepherd type head stuck on a squat, box-like body with stubs for legs. Wed, 14 May 2008 19:55:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_135195603.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_135195603.html Every day starts a new story, and I’ll begin with an appeal for Korean War veterans to call Arlene Shannon at the Pendleton Library at (765) 778-7527. Tue, 13 May 2008 19:15:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_134191632.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_134191632.html It was an absolutely beautiful Saturday for the Letter Carriers’ Food Drive! There were probably trouble spots throughout the nation, but here in east central Indiana, we had sunny skies! Tue, 13 May 2008 18:53:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_134190041.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_134190041.html Here are a few observations on various subjects. As usual, I expect readers will either agree or disagree with my opinions. Mon, 12 May 2008 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_133233247.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_133233247.html Dear Steve and Lynelle,I have a really nice apartment, but ended up changing jobs — one with less salary - which left me more in rent than I could afford. To ensure I could keep my place, I asked an acquaintance to move in with me because she, too, needed a roommate. She has been there about six months. The arrangement has worked out well — until now. Sun, 11 May 2008 16:57:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_132165902.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_132165902.html We just observed the 38th annual Earth Day; however, the event has decidedly taken a backseat to our everyday realities. This is no longer about “tree-huggers,” it’s about our quality of life. Sat, 10 May 2008 20:07:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_131201135.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_131201135.html It’s May, and time for the school year to end. Before that, there are tests, a necessary part of anyone’s education. Sat, 10 May 2008 20:02:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_131200634.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_131200634.html There are tipping points in almost every economic and market cycles, where everything looks feels and seems excepted as common fact; perhaps you should start to go the other direction! Sat, 10 May 2008 20:00:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_131200101.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_131200101.html Once upon a time, when the world was newer, nations actually called truces to existing wars so their athletes could participate without any hindrance in the ancient Olympic Games. Fri, 09 May 2008 20:37:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_130203953.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_130203953.html Do you ever wish you had a list of every book you’ve read? Fri, 09 May 2008 19:24:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_130192556.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/columns/local_story_130192556.html The kiln has cooled, and the Potter eagerly opens the door on his long-awaited vessel of clay.