fart in a mitten n.— «Here’s a saying I had previously only encountered within my family, particularly my grandparents who grew up in Southern Indiana. The usage I am familiar with always conveyed restlessness, frenetic energy. “You...
pit group n.— «The white set off their wood-paneled ceilings and clean-lined furniture. It was OK until they got the sectional sofa, or pit group as they were called in the “70s.» —“Let paint chips fall where they...
Jew-bonics n.— «Consisting of self-penned compositions such as “(It’s Good to Be) a Jew at Christmas” and “Shiksas Are for Practice,” the duo’s songs have found favor with more than just fellow Jews. Tannenbaum...
Michiana n.— «Salvation Army officials are urging Michiana residents to donate to bell ringers at the red kettles because of an increased demand for help. Donations are trickling in at a much slower pace than usual, according to Major...
skate plate n.— «Husted said the holding cells that will be put in place, perhaps before April, should be manufactured and ready for the county’s use in the construction project by the first of the year. Husted said the cells will be...
pill dough n.— «Cannelton Sgt. Eric Dickenson said he stopped Nugent’s red Ford Mustang on Indiana 66 because one of the car’s headlights was not working. During his search, Dickenson found loose cold tablets in a plastic bag and another...