A bit of news regarding the Queen, since I did mention her lately. She was introduced to a fellow who sells solar panels, and lo and behold, he later had an order to put some on her castle at … more

I love alliteration, and one of the editorial writers in the World Herald had the heading of The Pope, Pets, and Parenthood.. This pope is like those old ads for E F Hutton; when he speaks, we … more

In the late 60s, there was an experiment regarding a gal in Chicago who had many friends, had been in many organizations, and just liked lots of different people! She sounds like my type.   … more

Brrr! That was one deep freeze we experienced over the New Year weekend. Fortunately, not as much snow as forecast, but the wind chill was COLD!! I had not seen the New Year in for decades, but … more

It's hard to believe this year is over; I'm not sure I'm ready for another year of fighting COVID and taking the precautions, because I'm in the vulnerable group. I'm finding it hard to understand … more

Today, Dec. 21, is the Winter Solstice; the longest night of the year. From now on, the days will get longer. I really do not like it when it gets dark at 5:00.  But it makes the Christmas … more

I don't happen to be one of the Americans who cannot get enough news about England's Royal family; for instance, I happen to think if you are trying to avoid the press, you don't sit down for an … more

It suddenly got very cold here; quite a shock, after all the nice days we've had.   I've just watched the Nebraska women beat Minnesota in basketball; these gals remain undefeated, which is … more

Lessons on how to work with family members on a farm, how to gift grain and livestock to receive tax benefits and how to manage risk in an uncertain world to how to boost farm income with agritourism … more