A year with gaps reminds us of all our blessings

A few weeks ago after a considerable debate the Betterhhalf wrote our annual Christmas letter on the promise I would take over the letter duty in 2021. Since then I have paid little more attention to the Christmas letters and cards sent to us this season.

A precious gift

There is a special feeling in the air this week as we pause to celebrate a most precious time of the year -- Christmas. This year, perhaps more than any that I can recall in my lifetime, Christians have leaned on their faith to help find the strength and perspective to handle challenges of the day.

Allen snags first career touchdown for Big Red

Watching Saturday’s Nebraska-Minnesota game had my insides feeling like the outside temperature and my personal version of the good, the bad and the ugly.  Let’s start with the positive, because it’s going to get a lot worse from here. The good: Austin Allen, pride of Aurora, finally found pay dirt.

Older generation gets steps in by backtracking

We’ve been told by health authorities that as we get older we don’t walk as much as when we were younger. As we’ve gotten older and observing our current walking habits I think some those health experts’ observations of seniors are wrong.

A timeless message

“The essence of the Christmas spirit is in the words ‘Peace on Earth, goodwill towards men.’ Around this simple premise, Christian and non-Christian may join and make this season one of united purpose. Peace and goodwill summarize our hopes and aspirations for all of the world.

Who will write Christmas letter? That is the question

  Turkey Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday, and the list goes on. The long list is a reminder of what has passed and what is still to come. In our household and many others Christmas season is now here.

Think big, shop small

In the midst of America’s holiday shopping season a relatively new promotion is gaining steam which makes both dollars and sense, especially for rural communities. Shop small! It’s a pretty simple concept with huge implications, especially in the midst of a global pandemic.

This is one time I needed to be negative

“You tested positive for COVID-19.” Those are words nobody wants to here in 2020. Unfortunately, this global pandemic found its way to Hamilton County early on, impacting many people’s lives directly and disrupting countless others in various ways, including my own.

Former Huskies make highlights over Thanksgiving

A much-needed long weekend was highlighted by former Huskies doing their thing in front of limited crowds, but large television audiences.

Holiday shines early in light of COVID angst

Don’t ever say, “Not in our household!” For over 60 years I stood firm on no Christmas decorations or Christmas lights will be displayed in our home until after the Thanksgiving Day celebration has been concluded. The past few years the Betterhalf has been fudging a little bit.