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We conclude our conversation with Tom Hensley, the 1965 graduate of Indiana University, and Neil Diamond's pianist for more than four years, with more stories about kidney stones, the Diamondville crew on the road, and the hair of Paul McCartney.

Neil Diamond's poignant "Hello Again," ends this experience.

In this second of three, Tom Hensely continues with personal and professional stories.

Tom's instrumental version of Kentucky Woman appears at the end.

For over forty years, Indiana's Tom Hensley toured with Neil Diamond.

For some thirty years prior, he navigated central Indiana, and the Midwest, playing for top stars, entertaining at The Embers, and managing the iconic band, Masters of Deceit.

Partially retired Indiana University Economist Bill Witte describes what it takes to formulate an economic projection from the over 270 data sources of The U.S. Government.

He also describes why his forecast for health care services was wrong.

The fine art of estate planning is thoroughly considered in this lively interview with attorney Diane Kennedy.

The interview includes comments on civility among lawyers, wills having tragic consequences, and how to pass on net worths of hundreds of millions of dollars. And, yes, the basics of wills, trusts, guardianships, and taxation.

Some consider Sheila Kennedy the premier Indiana authority on The Constitution, law and government. Not only has she achieved academic excellence. She has practical experience as a lawyer, Indianapolis' Corporation Counsel, candidate for Congress, executive director of The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, and author of nine books and numerous essays.

Teaching and writing, declining local news coverage, the power of social media, all are part of this conversation.

On his retirement in 2016, Jim Shella was Indiana's longest serving television reporter. Since then, he has been contributing to an oral history of The Indiana General Assembly, the Indianapolis government channel, a series of non partisan "town halls," and various blogs such as a monthly for The Indianapolis Business Journal.

Here, Jim comments about other effective Indiana journalists, the decline of state house news coverage, and his weekly program, Indiana Week in Review.

Clark Kahlo comments on the tension between development and protecting sensitive lands, especially along White River, in Indianapolis.

With an extensive background in volunteer work, chamber of commerce management, and graduate-level studies, Wendy Mis was elected Clerk-Treasurer of Munster, taking office in January.

The situation of this attractive small town is discussed, especially the prospects for a new rail connection to Chicago, and meaningful cooperation with surrounding communities.

Annette Johnson is the (relatively) new township trustee with a broad view of her task which includes not only poor relief but fire and emergency services, promotion of businesses and schools in the area, expanding public transportation, and even viewing her area as a tourist destination.