Indianapolis, Indiana.The 'Hoosier Poet,' was buried here in 1917. Known and acclaimed internationally for his poetry about life in the heartland. He is best remembered today for his poems t… Read More

Pictures are likely the closest thing to time travel we have, and luckily, numerous photographers have made it possible for us to travel way back. From photos in family albums taken decades… Read More

Meter, also known as a foot, is the underlying pattern of beats that form the rhythmic structure of poetry. Each foot contains a specific number of syllables, and when arranged, they create… Read More

Greenfield, Indiana."Neath whose crow's nest" bell tower James Whitcomb Riley wrote Little Orhpant Annie first published 1885 (Churches & Religion • Education • Arts, Letters… Read More

A Collectible Vintage Poetry Book. 1902 An Old Sweetheart of Mine By James Whitcomb Riley with Drawings by Howard Chandler Christy, Decorations by Virginia Keep. Published by Bowen-Merrill/B… Read More

Published by Reuters By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Singer Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Elvis Presley, died on… Read More

The origin term “June” means “young” from the Latin word Iūnō. And the month of June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and motherhood. June… Read More

Greenfield, Indiana.“I gravitated towards Barefoot Boy out of the rest [of James Whitcomb Riley’s poems] because it resonated with me. I could relate with the boy because I was a… Read More

These peach quotes will remind you why peaches are often called nature’s candy due to their sweet and delicious flavor. The band, The Presidents of The United States of America, ev… Read More

We have some interesting facts & historic events all about July 22nd, including areas in religion, crime, health and more. Keep reading for more interesting facts about July 22nd … Read More

The Best Horse Quotes Top 10 Horses Quotes “You know horses are smarter than people. You never heard of a horse going broke betting on people.” – Will Rogers “You can… Read More

When Early March Seems Middle May(from Riley Farm-Rhymes: 1883)When country roads begin to thawIn mottled spots of damp and dust,And fences by the margin drawAlong the frosty crustTheir grap… Read More

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike has been named the recipient of the 2021 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, the WNBA (www.WNBA.com) announced today. This is the third straight Sp… Read More

We all face tough times and setbacks from time to time. That's just a part of life. But how we handle it makes all the difference. So in today's post I’d like to share the best quotes… Read More

I haven't always loved autumn but in the last few years it has become my favorite season. Part of this is due to Thomas's enthusiasm for autumn; did you ever notice how someone else's passio… Read More

Today I'd like to share a collection of quotes on perseverance. Because to me this is one of the most underrated things in life and one of the most powerful qualities a person can have. Peop… Read More

Looking for inspirational quotes on determination that apply to your everyday life? Want some motivating determination quotes to share at your next team meeting or event, or in your classroo… Read More

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Her face is recognized the world over, a simple doll full of wholesome charm that has stood the test of time. She goes by the name of Raggedy Ann and, alongside her brother Andy, she has end… Read More

On the 9th of May 1968, American cartoonist Harold Gray died in La Jolla, California. His death marked the end of a very prolific career, but the fame of his newspaper comic strip, Little Or… Read More