Common ground

More than an estimated 100 million-plus people tuned in Sunday night to share an American experience, watching Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking forward

Along with the fireworks and chords of Auld Lang Syne, if you listen carefully on New Year’s Eve there will also be a giant, collective flushing sound heard around the world. Wooshhh! Be gone 2020.  You’ll find little argument with that sentiment as New Year’s Eve approaches.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Working from home

Going to work each day has been anything but normal in 2020, challenging employees, managers and owners in almost every sector of the workforce in unprecedented ways.