A few months back, I drove to Ohio and, being the roadgeek I am, took the scenic route. Passing through the small suburban town of Engelwood, I noticed gasoline was about 75 cents/gallon cheaper than back home, so even though my tank was more than half-full, I pulled over and…

A few days ago, I was thrilled to find a gallon of gasoline — even better, a 90 octane ethanol-free fuel that was 20 cents a gallon cheaper than what was advertised — for $4.99 per gallon. Double-win for me. But even with that, I was paying nearly $50 to…

Every time I drive a couple miles north of my home in the southwestern part of Hancock County, it seems another new industrial building is under construction. While many lament this and wish for all land to remain exactly as it was 50 years ago, that’s not possible. Progress is…

Lines of cars wrapped around the building. An army of red-shirted staff outside, tending to two lines, standing outside in the elements taking orders in assembly-line fashion. A Chick-Fil-A drive-thru line is an impressive sight. As a veteran of fast food — my college summer job — I’m always impressed…

The first time I attended the IHSAA boys basketball State Finals, I was a senior in high school, with my end-zone seat at the Hoosier Dome getting ready to enjoy the Ben Davis-Jeffersonville championship game. Nearly 400 teams had played down to this one game, which a Jeffersonville team led…

The United States reporting its highest annualized inflation rate in 40 years has become a monthly occurrence — to the point where it’s not really even news. The rising prices are outpacing wage growth and far above the super-low interest rates, eating away at savings while monthly expenses gobble up…

Throughout the latter half of 2021 and into 2022, the United States has been experiencing its highest inflation since the early 80s. Predictably, the spin has been avoiding the actual problem. President Joe Biden has called it a supply chain problem, which is partially true. Senator Elizabeth Warren has fallen…

When self-checkout aisles first showed up at grocery stores, the reaction was predictable. “Don’t use it.” “Machines don’t pay taxes.” “People are going to lose jobs.” That’s what we see. The benefits are harder to see — the ability to open up more lanes and allow consumers — especially those…

From childhood, I’ve long had a passion for hockey. Specifically, that passion has been directed towards one team — the Boston Bruins. As a youngster growing up in Indiana, that was difficult. First of all, the National Hockey League doesn’t have a huge profile here. Second of all, following a…