Forty years ago,   we had one kid in college, another getting ready to graduate from high school, and two more still at home.   I was sitting on the bleachers at Winside High, watching … more

Nebraska Extension in Wayne County has been serving the Wayne County community for many years! While our services have rarely changed, our focus has from time to time. Late in 2022 Nebraska … more

One of the monthly commitments I have is breakfast with Tabitha retirees.   It started with a handful of gals and has grown to more than a dozen, with a couple guys, too.   Last week, … more

Before the church service started this morning, our pastor asked for a show of hands for Chiefs fans, Eagle fans,  and fans whose teams did not make it! AND, we had brass accompaniment for the … more

My word, one month gone already!   We still don't have snow to speak of, but you can keep the frigid temps up north!!   I did not leave the house yesterday; it's just too easy to … more

As usual, the month is going fast, even though, as my neighbor claims, I don't have that much to do, but it takes me all day to do it!! The mail here can arrive any time after noon until 5 p.m., … more

Whatever your flavor, you’ll find it at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair. “Whatever Your Flavor” has been officially unveiled as this year’s State Fair theme. Fair officials … more

I read a story a couple of weeks ago about the owner of an old farm. This farm had been in the family for generations, but the house was in need of major repair, the taxes on the property kept going … more

Tonight, Monday, the organ has been dusted and a book of hymns pulled out of the bench, but it has still not been played.. First, of course, I had to take down Christmas stuff; not as much fun to … more

Our “family Christmas” was on Friday, the 30th, and we were feeling very fortunate we had not planned it for a week before.   That was some cold wind!   Today, the rain has … more