Philip Gulley

I’d like to point out to the State Fair that the taxpayers, not the Indiana General Assembly, funded the renovation of those historic horse barns.

“I won’t be putting up ‘No Trespassing’ signs, since I would be delighted to see children trespassing in our woods.”

Slowly and steadily, the Hancock County center is coming into its own—without losing its rural character.

A lot of city people think it’s farther than Timbuktu, but 20 years ago they’d have said the same thing about Zionsville: ‘Where?’” You can get from the store to Victory Field seats in 30 minutes flat.

There are many things a small town has to offer: friendships, a casual pace not often found in the city, and a feeling of well-being and security no lock can provide. But if you’re looking for privacy, you’re better off in the city, where you can live next door to someone for a dozen years without ever learning their names or knowing anything about them.

A surprisingly sweet Main Street makes this town past Geist a best-kept secret.

With a revitalized courthouse square, the Johnson County seat has emerged from Greenwood’s suburban shadow.

With more than 20 miles of trails, Plainfield is one of the area’s most connected communities.

“I’m odd that way—if something makes me puke, I generally avoid it from then on.”

“I grew up four doors down from the current president of the Speedway, Doug Boles, so I’m confident he’ll take these suggestions seriously.”

My first stop was the Hotel Jones, cleverly named for its owner, Mrs. Jones.

“There was never a war he didn’t support, though never quite enough to go himself.”

“I’m hoping when my wife sees E.B. White’s writing cabin, she’ll realize how important the proper environment is to authors and do her part to help the cause of literature.”

The next best thing to reading a hand-written letter sent to you is reading a handwritten letter sent to someone else.

“Sometimes they don’t even tell me they’re moving. I walk over there one day to see them, the house is empty, and I never hear from them again.”