It was January, 2012.  I had been retired for a few months, looking for a project I could do in retirement.  I wanted to volunteer, but wasn’t sure how.  I could help the local schools, the library, local hospitals, parks….the list was endless.

I had just spent 28 years as a federal civil servant, but previous to that I was a journalist.  I missed being a reporter, so I thought, what if I started showing up at local meetings and write about what I heard and witnessed, as a volunteer?  Even in 2012, local news was often hard to find.

So, when I suggested this idea, my wife Jane had no objections.  I think she was happy I was doing something in retirement.  She also likely believed I would tire of the project after a few months.

As most of you know, I am in my 13th year of writing this LarryInFishers.com local news blog and could not be doing this without the full support of my lovely wife Jane.  Neither of us knew this news blog would last over 12 years.

Jane began to realize how important my local news blog was to the Fishers community when I was nominated for Volunteer of the Year by the City of Fishers (I didn’t win but it was truly an honor to be nominated).  Then again when I was presented a Jefferson Award for my volunteer work.

Jane has always been supportive and an important sounding board for me.  She has truly talked me out of doing some very stupid things.

It all started on May 11, 1991.  Our wedding day was warm and sunny.  We began a life together.

Our beautiful daughters Allison & Mary came along a few years later.  We are so fortunate to have them and our precious grandkids.

Jane has been by my side through good times and tough times.  Having her there has been so special.  Without her, I am not sure LarryInFishers.com would be what it is today.

Jane, happy anniversary on this May 11, 2024, celebrating 33 years of marriage.  I love you very much!