A tradition of giving

’Tis the season for giving in America and we’re reminded yet again what a difference we can make in the lives of people in need. We are truly blessed here in Hamilton County, though you don’t have to look hard to find people who for whatever reason are struggling this time of year.

Lefties have to work just a little harder to get job done

I tend to be somewhat partial (and sympathetic) to lefthanders since I, too, am a “lefty.” I’ve been ribbed that I twisted my wrist to write because early teachings made me place my paper on the desk at the same angle as right-handed classmates.

Something to celebrate

Thank you, Aurora Huskies! In the midst of a world in unprecedented chaos, our own beloved Big Red football team stuck to a game plan that not only worked on the Class B gridiron but also offers a script that applies well for life in 2020. “Stay positive and focus on us.

Allen, Huskers tough out victory in home opener

Was it celebration or relief? Why couldn’t it be both? It was definitely both.  After the sweetest formation in football, Nebraska tight end Austin Allen turned around to see Luke McCaffrey, fresh off his first career collegiate start, and hugged it out.

Leafless trees grow more attractive with (our) age

  “Driven . . . like leaves before an autumn wind.” That statement by writer/poet Robert Southey was made sometime between 1813-1843. Unfortunately, at the time of my reading a couple centuries later, it didn’t carry the romanticism the Englishman had wished to convey a couple of centuries earlier.

Crisis hits home

A global pandemic that has disrupted lives and livelihoods in 2020 is nearing crisis levels right here at home. By now, chances are that you, someone in your family, someone you work with or consider a close friend has tested positive for COVID-19.

Adopt, don’t shop for new best friend

Anyone who knows me knows that I love my dogs a ridiculous amount, but it’s not just my dogs. I love every dog I’ve met along with all other manner of animal companions.

Not all persons give equally good speeches

  Cleaning out an old bookcase, I came across a book instructing the reader, “How to Prepare Your Speech.”  Curiosity got the best of me and I blew off some of the dust, opened a few pages, and caught a paragraph where the book’s author pointed out not all persons give equally good speeches.

A timely plan

What a breath of fresh air. Amidst rising concern with a COVID pandemic that has thrown a wrench in so many well-made plans, there was some very encouraging news last week regarding Nebraska’s potential to come out of this crisis poised for real, positive growth.

Just being able to compete feels like a win in 2020