Bloom Archives
Author: Sophie Bird
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Help Stave Off Winter’s Chill
As winter settles in, many of us look to heartier foods to keep us warm and satisfied. While filling your plate, consider trying beers…
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Kids Play Gym: A Place Where All Kids Can Have Fun Together
From jumping and swinging to zip lining and climbing, kids can unleash their energy at the locally owned indoor Kids Play Gym on Bloomington’s…
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Warm Up with Port
After dinner with friends, we usually enjoy a small glass of grappa or brandy. But with winter approaching and the holidays in sight, we…
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50th Anniversary of IU at the Rose Bowl: The Season No Hoosier Fan Will Ever Forget
They were just that much quicker than their opponents. That’s the best explanation anyone can come up with for the astonishing success of the…
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At Framemakers, Anything Can Be Framed From Handkerchiefs to Pistols to Old, Worn Shoes
Michael Friesel at Framemakers says he’s seen it all—from the whimsical and unusual to the solemn and touching.
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The Briar & The Burley Celebrates 45 Years in Business
When owner Mike Fisher opened The Briar & The Burley, he thought Bloomington’s population of students and professors would be a good market for…
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Darryl Neher Will Be New CEO Of Local Habitat for Humanity
At Darryl Neher’s first board meeting as future CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, two families were approved as new homeowners. Board…
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Indiana Knives: A Little Shop For Pocketknife Enthusiasts
As a student at Indiana University, Indiana Knives owner Eric Ziliak, 25, never thought he’d open his own business. Ziliak, a criminal justice major,…
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Bloomingfoods Introduces $3 Dinner And Special Affordable Memberships
In its continuing mission to make local, healthy foods available to everyone, Bloomingfoods has introduced two new initiatives.