Indianapolis and the Indiana economy

In Indianapolis, there has been a long-term pursuit of a nicer, more bustling downtown. Sports arenas have been built, the convention center has been expanded, deals to get new and bigger hotels have been made. Have these sorts of efforts been successful in terms of strengthening the Indianapolis economy, or the Indiana economy? Do Hoosiers have better jobs and quality of life as a result? What do you readers think? I'd like to hear your comments.

Leisurely Saturday

Today is Saturday. Here are things I've done with my 5-year-old son today:

-Went to Krispy Kreme (and watched the creation of doughnuts!)
-Read two Dr. Seuss books
-played Chutes 'n' Ladders
-ran the model train (and drove Matchbox cars all over the 'roads' between downtown and the Kentucky Fried Chicken)
-Had Luke watch me do the once-a-month firing up of the '77 El Camino (a loud and smelly experience)
-rode bikes around the neighborhood
-played guitar

So far, it's been a great day.

Bleg

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