Bloom Archives
Author: assistanteditor
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Follow As Adventurer Michael Waterford Hikes All Indianaâs Land Trust Territories
When you click on Bloomington native Michael Waterfordâs bio at waterfordexplores.com, you get a pretty good snapshot of who he is: adventurer, philanthropist, expedition…
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Guy Loftman: Radical
BY MIKE LEONARD Guy Loftman smiles after reminiscing about his undergraduate years at Indiana University from 1963 to 1967, when he was a co-founder…
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Three Downtown Boutiques Just Off the Beaten Path
BY BARB BERGGOETZ Rebecca Carter designs her homey bungalow boutique, Rebecca & Me, so itâs like shopping at your girlfriendâs house. Linnell Schur draws customers to…
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The Toy Chest: New Upscale Kids Store with a Heart
BY BARB BERGGOETZ Once an aspiring neuroscientist, Hilary Key chose instead to focus on what makes her most happy â children and philanthropy. The…
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Lenny & Lou: Still Making Beautiful Music Together
BY CAIRRIL MILLS Lenny Newman, 88, and his wife, Lou, 84, fill their days with music. They attend up to five recitals a day…
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William R. Morris Jr., aka Brother William
BY MIKE LEONARD When William R. Morris Jr. taught English as a second language at Indiana University, he urged his students to get off…
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Christine Barbour: Professor, Writer, and Now Gemstone Jewelry Designer
BY BARB BERGGOETZ Christine Barbour so vividly describes the artisan jewelry she designs and sells that her passion for her gemstone creations is palpable.…
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Ivy Tech Expansion Means More Opportunities for Local Students
BY JEREMY SHERE Phase II of the Ivy Tech Community CollegeâBloomington main campus expansion is nearing completion. Students, faculty, and staff should expect to…