Veterans Day – Why I served
This year marks the 39th anniversary of my enlistment with the US Air Force. I had no direction in life, and sought a better road for myself. So, on a […]
Oklahoma City offers fun, new attractions mixed in with some old favorites
Oklahoma City offers an exciting reason why you should visit the same city every few years. OKC has grown and added new attractions and businesses since our last visit in […]
Elephants top visit to Omaha zoo’s African Grasslands
Elephants roaming over a five-acre tract of land provides the crown jewel at the African Grasslands exhibit at Omaha’s zoo. Visitors enjoy watching the giant animals. The elephants arrived at […]
Standing guard – Hermann the German overlooks New Ulm
He watches over the Minnesota River valley. He also welcomes visitors to join him and take in the beauty of southern Minnesota. Hermann the German is a popular stop for […]
Off to the Blue Yonder – Recalling memories as US Air Force turns 70
With the advent of man taking flight, it was just a matter of time before the United States would create its own air force. After serving as part of the […]
Willkommen in Leavenworth – A little Bavarian village in the Washington mountains
I celebrated Oktoberfest in the epicenter of Oktoberfests – Munich. Back in my military days, my shift leader planned a three-day adventure for the airmen and their families. We had […]
5 Reasons to Visit St. Joseph, MO this Fall
The Wyeth-Tootle Mansion in St. Joseph.Can you feel it? The slightly cooler temps, the additions of all things apple and pumpkin and the color of leaves on the trees starting […]
Kaneko features art, commentary with ‘Kinetic’ exhibition
Omaha’s Kaneko art gallery’s current exhibit includes a look at modern politics, as well as American history, among its artwork. All through the art of movement. “Kinetic” highlights artist John […]
Stroll through history at New Ulm’s Harkin Store
There’s a place outside New Ulm where you can travel back in time. Back to the 1870s, to be specific. The Harkin Store once served as THE place to […]
Pumpkin Patch 2017: Midwestern round-up
Labor Day is behind us. Kids are in school. That can only mean one thing – it’s pumpkin patch season. Believe it or not, pumpkin patches around the country will […]