It was difficult getting out of bed Monday. And it wasn’t because we were worn out from watching the NFL Network until the wee hours of the morning.
The Colts lost 31-17 to New Orleans in Super Bowl XLIV Sunday night.
We didn’t want to talk about Pierre Garcon’s dropped pass in the second quarter. We didn’t want to re-live the Saints’ on-side kick to open the second half, or admit we knew the game was lost after Matt Stover missed the 51-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter.
To borrow a line from one of our favorite children’s books, Monday indeed was a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day – and one we should celebrate.
Too often, we take for granted a good job until it’s gone. We don’t appreciate our families until we lose a loved one.
Loss is an important part of life. It gives it meaning. It makes us grateful for what we have. It makes us better.
So, today, we say, there’s always next year.
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Cheers and Jeers Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
Like ‘a member of our family’
Former Russiaville resident Sheryl Simpson, of Fort Worth, Texas, sends this Cheer for Stout and Son Funeral Home:
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Cast a vote for centers
The issue: Vote centers in Howard County.
Our view: Centers are less expensive to operate and more convenient for the average voter.
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White shouldn’t return to office
The issue: The conviction of Indiana’s secretary of state.
Our view: Charlie White’s ouster from office should be permanent.
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Editorial - Feb. 8, 2012: Grand success for Indianapolis
The issue: The Super Bowl.
Our view: Indianapolis left a great impression on thousands of visitors.
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Letters to the Editor: Feb. 8, 2012
As Hoosiers celebrate the conclusion of a truly remarkable Super Bowl experience, there is even more good news that should fill us with pride. More Indiana students are graduating from high school than ever before.
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Which religions will we include?
The Indiana Senate last week approved a bill that would allow public schools to teach creationism, as long as they include theories from multiple religions.
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If you say so
In an opinion piece we published Thursday, state Rep. Mike Karickhoff announced why he voted against “right-to-work” legislation. His reason: The community told him to.
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Cheers and jeers - Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
Karickhoff acted ‘cowardly’
The Rev. Robin Wentworth Mayer and Horst G. Mayer of Kokomo send the Jeer for state Rep. Mike Karickhoff’s silence during the “right-to-work” debate:
“Mr. Karickhoff, for someone who’s new to office, you’ve certainly learned the art of talking out of both sides of your mouth.
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Let’s drug test our lawmakers
Perhaps it’s appropriate that a measure passed by the Indiana House this week would ask not only welfare recipients but Indiana lawmakers to consent to a drug test.
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Editorial - Feb. 2, 2012: Peru delivers a message
The issue: Peru’s collection of $20,000 last year from property owners who failed to keep their yards mowed.
Our view: Aggressive enforcement can help a city’s finances, but the benefits go beyond dollars and cents.
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Cheers and Jeers Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
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