Access to quality early childhood education is a game changer for children, families, and communities.  But, Nebraska is at risk of falling behind. Families struggle to find child care, as … more

So, this week will be a collage of things; I'm going to write them down as they happen instead of waiting to the last minute and trying to recall things that did. For starters, there was a 59 … more

Today, the 24th, has been designated World Polio Day by the Rotarians.   That wonderful organization has worked tirelessly towards their goal to stamp out polio world wide. I well remember … more

I frequently think of things I want to write about during the week, and then, when Monday evening arrives, those things have disappeared and I can't come up with one interesting … more

Another beautiful Fall day!   It can stay like this until Christmas, as far as I'm concerned.   I've just finished the first part of the Omaha paper. Depressing, to say the least. The … more

Well, this time, I just forgot!   You would think that, after all this time, that could not happen. But a column was not the only thing I forgot last week.   One of my neighbors has a … more

When I run out of things to read, I go to my book shelves and start over.   When I purged those a few   years ago, I did get rid of most of the Erma Bombeck. After all, they were … more

National 4-H Week is held every year during the first full week of October.   This year Oct. 2-8, 2022 is National 4-H Week. 4-H is part of each Land Grant University System across our … more

We set a new record for temperature today, and there is a good chance we will do it again tomorrow.   THEN, it's supposed to cool off; just in time for the first day of FALL! I have jeans and … more

I remember the first time I heard an officiant at a funeral refer to a funny side of the deceased. Some of his relatives were shocked! They just did not believe that a funeral was a time for levity. … more