The Joslyn is Open Again
After almost two years of being closed, the Joslyn Museum in Omaha reopened earlier this week. I thought that the museum needed to undergo system [...]
Red Willow County in Nebraska
"Red Willow County" is named for Red Willow Creek. The term is a mistranslation of the Sioux word Chanshasha Wakpala, literally, Red Dogwood Creek. This [...]
Gage County in Nebraska
"Gage County was established and its boundaries redefined by an act of the Legislature approved March 16, 1844; reestablished and redefined January 26, 1856. The [...]
Morrill County, Nebraska
Morrill County is "named in honor of Charles Henry Morrill (1843-1928), regent of the University of Nebraska. Originally a part of Cheyenne County, it was [...]
Furnas County in Nebraska
Furnas County was "named in honor of Robert W. Furnas (1824-1905), governor of Nebraska from 1873 to 1875. The county was organized and its boundaries [...]
Basic Invite: Christmas Cards (and more) with Ease
I come from a long line of letter writers. One folder in my filing cabinets is full of notes that my mom sent me in [...]
Doc Martens: Staying Stylish in the Heartland
Back in 1998, we went on a family vacation to Europe to celebrate my brother's graduation from high school. Buying meaningful souvenirs was important to [...]
Nine Years of Odyssey Through Nebraska
Knee high by the 4th of July. According to farming folklore, that is the height that corn is supposed to be by now. Considering that [...]
Pilgrim William Bradford’s Amazing Journey: Celebrating Thanksgiving with America’s Great Stories.
For several years, our family helped out with America's Great Stories. What I appreciate about this local storytelling ministry is the fact that they bring [...]
Portrait Taking in Lincoln, Nebraska
This post about portrait taking is sponsored by Responsival. Portrait Dilemmas My oldest is a senior in high school this year. This reality seems to [...]