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New “Project” in Irvington
We went to check it out a new art gallery in our neighborhood last night. We found that 5547 Project is not just a gallery–it’s a study in the art of reclaiming. The space itself is a repurposed...
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Yoga: Leading with the Heart
I’ve practiced yoga for many years, starting in my 20s. My practice fell off in my 30s, around the time my health went wonky. For a long stretch, whenever I attended a class or practiced at home, the...
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On the Solstice, Contemplating Home
On the longest day of the year, one week after leaving Playa, I’ve been thinking about all that “home” means to me. I loved Oregon’s pristine natural beauty. But I couldn’t wait to come home and walk...
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Peaceful Grounds
Monday morning a group of gardeners from the neighborhood had a private tour of Peaceful Grounds, Linda Proffitt’s endeavor at Marion County Fairgrounds, where the county fair is going on. (See my...
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Good to Grow
Guest post by Luke Taylor, who started a business called Good to Grow with his wife, Emily Based out of Irvington, on the east side of Indianapolis, Good to Grow aims to harness the power of community...
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Public Art Foundation Turns 1
Guess who turned 1 last week? Foundation East, a grassroots organization born right here in my own neighborhood. These action-oriented folks bring “artists, funders, and dreamers” together to turn...
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Neighborliness in a Soup
An email came into my inbox a few weeks ago announcing an initiative called City Suppers. The goal of the program—co-sponsored by City Gallery, Harrison Center for the Arts, and Indiana Humanities—was...
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The Urban Forest
Holly Jones grew up considering trees as relatives. A Native American (“though I might not look like it!”) she sees the world populated with winged people, creeping people, branching people. “A lot of...
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An Unexpected Gift
Yesterday, Father’s Day, brought me an unexpected gift. A neighbor messaged me late in the evening offering just-picked raspberries. Would we like some? Of course! “Check on your porch by the mailbox,”...
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What’s Already Here
This week in yoga class we opened our arms wide and bowed in surrender. Our teacher, Gaynell Collier-Magar, invited us to open in gratitude for the extraordinary privilege of experiencing what’s...
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