Who is right: Seneca, Ken Jennings, Newton, Guy, Marcus, or Brand?

Just a little philosophy here about random events, plus a few practical points about starting a new business.

Indiana's Knobstone Trail starts near Salem, Indiana, and moves northeast to Martinsville, about 160 miles. The southern portion is rugged, largely for back packers. More northern portions are suitable for day walkers.

We learn this from Randy Pflueger, who learned to enjoy the trail while hiking with his Boy Scout son.

A stimulating conversation (at least to them) between John and Morton, about the future, the stock market, success and luck, Ken Jennings, and school corporations.

The expansion north, followed by emphasis on downtown, and subsequent developments, are the subjects of this interview with James Lingenfelter whose professional objective is to improve Indianapolis.

Gina Leckron, State Director for Habitat for Humanity in Indiana, explains owner commitments ("sweat equity"), her love of construction, and how Habitat builds almost 275 homes a year, some for disaster recovery, using resources of almost 75,000 volunteers.

An animation studio exists in Indianapolis. (John and Morton did not believe it.)

Tropical Squirrels Productions is managed by Producer/Animator Jarrod Moschner. It produces motion graphics, kinetic text, cartoons and presentations, with this business philosophy: "Plan Hard; Work Smart; Play Often."

Details about the 2020 census in Indiana and requirements to respond.

Dee Thornton, running for Congress in Indiana's Fifth District, speaks charmingly about her life and goals. Having run in 2018, and having garnered more votes than any previous Democrat candidate, she is experienced, optimistic and seriously committed to both listening and to understanding.

Former Peace Corps Volunteer Gabriella Guy (Costa Rica) describes how skills learned apply to her role as a social worker in elementary schools.

(Yes. She is a granddaughter.)

Jeff Stant, head of The Indiana Forest Alliance, talks about potentially terrible effects of "The Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project," which "will add pollution to Lake Monroe and kill many animals including endangered species.

He also talks about forest management in cities, and in other parts of the state.