Category: Hoosier Love

“Is he supposed to sound like that?” “Look at him roll to his stomach!! So fast. Is that genius?” “He’s PLAYING with his POOP.” “It’s applesauce. I was getting the laundry.” “WHAT DO I DO?” “They love this game!” “Have you seen my shoes?” “Omg, what a good idea.” “Thanks

Have you heard about the STARTedUP Foundation and STARTedUP Richmond? It’s an organization focused on empowering student innovators and entrepreneurs. As Kevin Schamel, the founder of STARTedUP Richmond explained, “the idea of ‘go to college, pick a major, work the same job for forty years, moving up the same ladder,’

I was generously invited by Richmond Social Media to sit on a panel about how to deal with trolls on social media at The Innovation Center. In Troll Hunters: How to Survive Social Media When a Troll Strikes, I discussed my strategy to combat (or not) online trolls. For funsies, each

Buzzfeed wants to know which Tim Burton character best represents our fall. Doctors want to know how much we weigh. That person at the bar is curious about our astrological sign. Mira Cassidy? She wants to know our ACE Score. Mira can tell a lot about us based on our

I know the title is harsh, I’m sorry. It was only to get your attention. The kids call it clickbait. Now that you’re here, let’s chat. I, unfortunately, have never experienced the pageantry (no snark, it truly sounded majestic) that was the Richmond Area Rose Festival. I’ve lived in Richmond, Indiana

Have you seen this hilarious post by Mary Kay Plexico? It went viral with over 170,000 shares. I saw it when my friends shared it. This post was Mary Kay Plexico’s breakthrough. Her feed has all kinds of comedy high jinks. My favorite posts are the #trailerparkchronicles. The #trailerparkchronicles are

HYPE-Richmond (now HYPE-Wayne County) is an exciting young professional organization that serves 21-40-year olds in Wayne County, Indiana. HYPE-Richmond provides opportunities for resume building, hobby pursuing, and leadership skill development. They offer more unique advantages as well, like increased social capital and volunteering opportunities. As a member of HYPE-Richmond, you

Lori Troutwine has always loved fashion. During her time at Centerville Senior High school she was elected Most Fashionable. But this wasn’t just some zany girl with a talent for making thrift store finds her own. She wanted her own clothing store, even then. Lori first chose (and succeeded in)

Luxe Lizzies, a fabulously boho clothing, accessories, and home decor boutique in Richmond, Indiana, can help the most hopeless dresser. Did y’all know I can’t dress myself? I mean, I can; I know how pants work. But I don’t understand how to put a look together: what colors are complementary,

Dave Snow is the current mayor of my favorite town, Richmond, Indiana. Richmond is the county seat of Wayne County, smack dab in the middle of East Central Indiana. Richmond is my adopted home, and, like the shelter mutt that I am, I am eternally grateful for it. Hailing from