Denim overalls may take us back to future

We’ve been doing a little thinking. My Betterhalf says that my thinking worries her and others claim even a “little thinking” is impossible for me.

Does Niagara Falls, Platte ever freeze over?

With cold temperatures jumping around here this winter we became curious of historical cold weather impacts on open waters after driving over the bridge spanning an iced-over Platte River. The subject then jumped to wondering what about Niagara Falls and if it ever freezes over.

Community giving starts young here in Hamilton Co.

Over the past few months we’ve noticed an increase in philanthropy on the national level as well as locally. Many nonprofits have reported successful fund drives that exceeded their original goals.

Successful communities have common characteristics

We’ve lived in Aurora for nearly five decades and  note the successes of the community, the county and citizenry. We realize just how lucky we are because in our earlier years we grew up in several communities that were not successful. In fact, I was born in a small town that is all but gone.

Marriage proposal all about substance, not so much style

The Betterhalf and I were watching a national TV newscast about a husband who felt his marriage proposal didn’t pack the impact that it should have. The husband, 25 married years and four kids later, presented her with a new proposal.

Time as always to look back, but more forward

It’s time to come up with New Year resolutions. Frankly, it appears the majority of us don’t stick with new resolutions long enough to improve our lifestyle. Such has been our practice the past years and we just kept plugging along with lots of our same old unchanged habits.

A little slower, perhaps, but so very grateful

Greetings:  The Christmas season came up fast and this year it nearly snuck by without me. Well, it wasn’t that bad. I’ve just managed to do things in 2021 a little slower and later.

Wit, widsom of Paul Harvey endure for years

A week ago we mentioned the Betterhalf and I better begin preparing for being great grandparents to twin girls next spring. However, this prospect is also a signal to not spoil the only girls that could dot our clan.

Secret now out -- We’re about to be great-grans

You may have noticed the Betterhalf had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. All of this came from a short story with a much delayed ending. Let’s begin this tale from about a month ago when our grandson and his wife dined with us.

Lights, camera, action on holiday traditions

Years seem to fly by faster and faster. In just 30 days we’ll witness the end of another year.