Lots of pomp and celebratory circumstance this time of year

Turning tassels. Tipping hats. Flipping the page and moving forward. Transition is in the air these days, with lots of pomp and celebratory circumstance permeating our community.

Aurora tour a reminder of endless opportunities here

I had the opportunity to give a tour about Aurora industries to a group of freshmen high school students from Aurora Public Schools this week and I want to share a few reflections from this tour with you.     First some background.

Anxious for return to normal, whatever that is

A Pittsburgh  newspaper humor columnist and author Tom Purcell made the comment  of a quote often attributed to Ben Franklin or Mark Twain and he felt no truer words had ever been spoken. The quote: “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain but death and taxes.

Concerns about modems in voting machines a major red flag

Do you trust our election system? It’s a pretty simple question, but that’s where the simplicity ends. In fact the answer is as complex and divisive as any issue our nation has faced in decades.

Nothing Mini about Griffy

My job is relatively easy – be in the right place at the right time.  I was anything but Monday.  Gage Griffith became Aurora’s most prolific thrower Monday at the Central Nebraska Track Championships, besting school records in the discus and shot put.

Great-grandparenthood feels mighty nice, X2

We once believed there was nothing sillier than grandparents when their first grandchild is born. Now we acknowledge great-grandparents could be more than a challenge to our belief when a first great-grandchild comes around.

A vote for Pillen

Nebraska Republicans have clear and distinct options on the ballot in the May 10 primary race for governor and the best choice to lead this state forward is Columbus businessman Jim Pillen.

Keeping up with the Jones, and technology

The  old adage of “Keeping up with the Jones’” may have affected many lifestyles of youth, but now that we’ve retired “keeping up” with many things has been difficult. We will exclude the Jones and set our focus (such as it is) and substitute the word “technology.

Tax cut a step forward, though lawmakers leave issues unresolved

An unprecedented pile of money available to Nebraska lawmakers set the tone and dominated debate on several fronts during this year’s 90-day session, though the fate of several key issues remain unresolved.

Will the need to 'roll up your sleeve' ever end?

At home we have the calendar displaying our schedule for the day. Of course the calendar is full of more obligations than a retired couple should ever have. A week ago I spotted a note saying,  “shots” which caused me to question the Betterhalf.