The Marc Cohn song “Walking in Memphis” comes to mind as I write this post.
Earlier this month I took a walk in Indianapolis as my dear wife, Carrie, was on a Zoom Meeting call.
Monument Circle in Indy is impressive. Seen it many times lit up during a Monday Night Football telecast that does not give this thing justice.
The Indiana State Capitol building.
The last time I was in this building I was with Brad McCammon picking up a 10,000 dollar check for Medora Schools from Tony Bennett. The check looked like one you would get from Publisher’s Clearing House. It was awkward, given Gov. Daniels seemed set on closing small schools. Bennett gave his signature “three point” speech.
Indy’s Circle Center Mall. Many a good burger was eaten here before a Colts game.
What a beautiful Catholic Church not far from Lucas Oil Stadium. This church has been here a great deal longer, I can tell you.
It is lovely. I sat in a pew and said a few prayers. There is a different and better world in a church sancutary.
Exterior view of church getting some work.
Serious work.
Indy bragging of its college basketball legacy. My brother-in-law swears I am the holder of the record of seeing the most Indiana University football games with having never seen a college basketball games. He is probably right. I have seen more than 70 FBS teams play in person all over the country and have seen well over a hundred IU football games in Bloomington.
The house that Peyton built. I have said it before. Peyton Manning has meant more to Indiana football than ANY other individual. No contest. Greatness will do that. Though I have never seen a Colts game in this new barn, I saw many at the Hoosier (RCA) Dome. I have seen a few college games here.
Banker’s Life Fieldhouse where the Indiana Pacers play. I tell folks I have heard two people sing here. Paul McCartney and me. Paul sang 36 songs. I sang the National Anthem.
My attempt at artsy photography.
The I-5. No race better.
I attended a meeting in Indy while in town. It was a great room and a positive experience. Both are rare in education conferences. It was all about making progress and not making hot air. Again, this was refreshing.
A meeting with a real cup of coffee. Can’t beat that at Kroger.
Speaking the rights…
Danny Johnson