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Women's Stories Wanted

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How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?: Spouse

What is your greatest strength?: My creativity and artistic vision.

What are you working on?: I am working on a new blog and artistic endeavor that will help promote self-esteem for women.

How big is your business?: Self-employed

What is your Job Title: Owner

What is your Company Website?: http://www.myamazinglovestories.com

What is your alma mater?: Grace College & Seminary

Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?: I would like to meet other artists and share ideas.

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I'm Not a Robin Anymore: The Importance of Good Teachers

Many people have asked me what is my Amazing Love Story. So this week's entry is mine. - Toni As a child I was happy, confident and thought I was fairly intelligent. Nothing really bothered me and I thought everybody was as nice as the people around me. On my first day of kindergarten, my mother dropped me off at school, and I rode the bus home. I sat at a table with five other students. We learned important things any kindergarten… Continue

Posted on July 21, 2008 at 11:37pm — 1 Comment

A Cap on Crazy: Asperger’s Syndrome and The Sensory Center

This week's Amazing Love Story was submitted by Leslie Greenwald All my life, I have been painfully shy and allowed it to stop me from doing a lot of things I wanted to do. I allowed myself to feel like a victim. When I had my son at age 26, I had such big plans for him. I wanted to be certain he never felt he did not belong and know he could accomplish anything. At age 5, Zachary was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, one of… Continue

Posted on July 9, 2008 at 12:44pm — 3 Comments

Hearts, Hopes, New Heights

This week's Amazing Love Story is by Smoosier Lisa Ralph. I was volunteering at a transitional home for women. The lady I was working with was getting out of prison in a few weeks. Even though we had talked many times, I still felt we had not connected. It was as if there was a wall between us. I asked what her plan was upon re-entering society. She did not have one. She had no goals, no vision, and no inspiration. To help her gain… Continue

Posted on April 29, 2008 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

More Than Just Fresh Air

Dear Smoosiers, I have started a new blog in the effort of promoting self-esteem in women. A lot of women struggle with their self worth in some facet of their life. If women share their stories it will inspire other women to realize that they are "special, loved and someone to be proud of." Please take a few minutes to check out my new effort. And if any women would like to contribute their stories, please contact me. ----- A few years ago, I was on a service trip to Kentucky with my youth g… Continue

Posted on April 23, 2008 at 2:27pm — 2 Comments

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At 7:50pm on July 13, 2008, Theresia Whitfield said…: Hi, Toni,

I just emailed you my Love Story! Let me know if you get it. Again, thanks for asking!
T

At 9:35am on July 10, 2008, Cathy Day said…: Amazing Love Stories! What a great idea.

At 7:19am on July 10, 2008, Leslie Greenwald (Cannava) said…: Toni,
Thank you for sharing my story.

At 3:24pm on July 7, 2008, Theresia Whitfield said…: Hi, Toni,
Thanks for reaching back out to me. I'd be delighted to submit a story. Should I follow the directions on your site or send it directly to you? thanks!
T

At 10:43am on June 24, 2008, Lisa Ralph said…: Toni, please call me when you are able. 710-6469. TY

At 8:08pm on June 22, 2008, Erin Monahan said…: Toni --- Would you be free to meet for coffee on Thursday, June 26? Feel free to email me at monahan.erin@yahoo.com.

At 8:30pm on June 8, 2008, Erin Monahan said…: Hi, Toni! I'm so sorry I've been missing from Smaller Indiana lately... I absolutely want to meet you for coffee. I'll be starting a new job the third week in June, so I'll have a better idea of my schedule then. What days and times work best for you? I'm open to all possibilities. Erin

At 4:47pm on June 8, 2008, Andrew Ball said…: Toni - we got your email and sent you the info. Looking forward to seeing you in the show. Andy

At 8:47pm on June 7, 2008, Lisa Ralph said…: Hi, Toni. Do you have any availability on this Wed the 11th? I look forward to seeing you!

At 4:55pm on June 7, 2008, Andrew Ball said…: Toni - send an email to elegantfunk@att.net so I can get your email address to send the packet to. thanks! Andy

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December Hole in the Wall lunch 18 Replies

Well we've had a couple of suggestions, one for Johns Famous Stew, and one for Barringers. Rae also asked for a change of date. Any thoughts?

Tagged: food, indianapolis, good, dump, hole

Started by Doug Theis. Last reply by Andrew Ball Nov 26.

Santorini's Recap 16 Replies

oh...my...god. I got the Santorini's combination platter and it was (insert adjective of praise here.) Doug ordered a fire hazard, a.k.a. flaming goat cheese. I can't believe how fast they had ever...

Started by Rae Kridel. Last reply by Jeff Russell Nov 25.

November Hole in the Wall lunch THIS FRIDAY 16 Replies

Don't forget, the November lunch at Santorini's near Fountain Square, on Prospect St. is this Friday at 1 p.m. Be there or be square.

Started by Rae Kridel. Last reply by Nicki Laycoax Nov 21.

Comfort food 31 Replies

I'm interested to hear where you think the best comfort foods are. Meatloaf, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, biscuits and gravy, chicken noodle soup, chicken and noodles, and so on. Comfort fo...

Tagged: food, comfort

Started by Rhett N. Cochran. Last reply by Matt Rouge Nov 25.

THROUGH 10/31/08 ONLY: Amazing Opportunity -- Restaurant.com 2 Replies

Over on LifeHacker.com, they've pointed out an AMAZING opportunity that's only good now through Halloween. Restaurant.com always offers gift certificates at a great rate (like a $25 gift certifica...

Started by Scott Semester. Last reply by Scott Semester Oct 28.

November Hole In The Wall Lunch 22 Replies

We're getting pretty close the the holiday season, so naturally, food is at the front of my brain. Where do we want to venture to for our November lunch? Acropolis? The Ordinary? I forget where we...

Started by Brian Huff. Last reply by Amy Magan Nov 21.

Acropolis - Great Greek Tradition on the South Side of Indy 7 Replies

Most southsiders are familiar with the Acropolis, just west of Madison on Southport Road. Friendly wait staff and a comfortable casual atmosphere accompany above-average greek fare. The salads are ...

Tagged: south, Indianapolis, eatery, dive, acropolis

Started by Doug Theis. Last reply by Rae Kridel Oct 16.

October Hole in the Wall Lunch 15 Replies

Ok, so I'm stoked about this months locale. Rae, Doug, and I have talked about heading to Sizzling Wok on the NW side of town for October. It's located on Michigan Ave. and 71st St (North of 71st o...

Started by Brian Huff. Last reply by Andrew Ball Oct 21.

Tie Dye Grill recap 3 Replies

Ok, on ambiance and music choice alone, I give this place a definite thumbs up, as there's a LARGE screen TV that was playing a live Queen show when we arrived. When it ended, they started AC/DC Ba...

Tagged: Reuben, Grill, Dye, Tie

Started by Rae Kridel. Last reply by Rae Kridel Sep 26.

September Hole in the Wall Lunch 22 Replies

Today at Mug N Bun was yummy, greasy and sticky, all rolled into one and I think Erik has a new favorite tenderloin spot. Thanks guys, for coming out. So, shall we talk about Friday, September 19t...

Tagged: lunch, reuben

Started by Rae Kridel. Last reply by Michael J Dukehart, II Sep 19.

Mug N Bun

Don't forget, the Holers will be meeting for lunch on Friday at Mug N Bun, W. 10th Street, at 1 pm. Hope you like root beer!

Started by Rae Kridel Aug 18.

Downtown eatery for holiday office party? 2 Replies

Anyone have good suggestions for a downtown eatery for a group of 40 or so creative types? I'm looking for lunch spots. Thanks!

Started by Linda Jackson. Last reply by Linda Jackson Aug 14.

More breakfast - Peppy's Grill in Fountain Square 1 Reply

Need comfort food late at night or early in the morning? Peppy's is in Fountain Square just southwest of downtown on Virginia Avenue. No pretense at this place; law enforcement officials often dine...

Tagged: peppy's, grill, breakfast, hole, square

Started by Doug Theis. Last reply by Rae Kridel Aug 4.

Flap Jacks - excellent breakfast and lunch in Brownburg, Indy, Avon and Lebanon 3 Replies

I love breakfast food. Morning, noon and night. Flap Jacks started in Brownsburg, then opened locations at Madison and Thompson on the south side of Indy, along with Avon and Lebanon. Flap Jacks o...

Tagged: brownsurg, south, indianapolis, restaurant, dive

Started by Doug Theis. Last reply by Rae Kridel Aug 1.

Vee's Diner is moving! 3 Replies

One of my very favorite HITWs is Vee's Diner. I've written about it before. Abe and Veolia Davis make some of the best soul food in the city. Vee's is moving from the Kentucky Avenue location to 4...

Tagged: hole, vee's, dive, diner, food

Started by Doug Theis. Last reply by Rae Kridel Aug 1.

August Hole In the Wall Lunch? 35 Replies

I think we may have talked about this place at one time: Mug n Bun at 5311 W. 10th St. I just read about it on the Middle West Meals blog. I don't know whether they have a place to sit, but it migh...

Tagged: networking, dining, restaurants, food, lunch

Started by Erik Deckers. Last reply by Andrew Ball Aug 23.

Where can I find good pierogies? 14 Replies

I just finished some bake from frozen pierogie and am hankering for some real, honest to goodness, homemade pierogie. Anyone know of a place in the Indy or Evansville areas that serves them?

Tagged: homemade, pierogies

Started by Amy Magan. Last reply by Amy Magan Aug 4.

Good cheap lunch in mid north? 25 Replies

I work at 38th and Meridian, and have been yearning for a good, pretty cheap lunch spot that's close by. I know, Broad Ripple's not far, and there's some good stuff at Lafayette Rd., but does anyon...

Started by Shalom Black. Last reply by Rae Kridel Aug 15.

Fair Food 25 Replies

Okay, so it's not actually a hole in the wall, but I LOVE fair food! Elephant ears, corndogs, caramel corn, fried twinkies, lemon shake-ups-- any kind of food that you can get at a fair or festival...

Started by Dee Ann McCloskey. Last reply by Rae Kridel Aug 22.

Ruben's Que

I have yet to go to their location on Lafayette, but I went to a birthday party for a client and they catered the event. The rib tips had amazing sauce, the greens were a little spicy, the baked be...