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 […]
Category: Nebraska
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Omaha’s Westroads dining: Flagship Commons changes definition of food court
It’s projected that up to 275 indoor shopping malls could fade from the retail scene within the next five years. Omaha’s Westroads Mall plans to be around long after celebrating […]
Turn on your heart light – Lincoln art project highlights ‘Nebraska by Heart’
Hearts beat strongly this year in Lincoln, Nebraska. And I’m not talking about the pounding hearts of Nebraska football fans as the team strives to return to greatness. More than […]
Lace ’em up! Lincoln museum explores roller skating history
Who knew that those skates you wore at your favorite roller rink as a kid date back to the mid-1700s? The folks at the National Museum of Roller Skating, did, […]
Send in the Klowns! Plainview, Nebraska, home to world’s largest clown museum
Imagine being in a room with thousands of clown figures staring at you. Clowns of all sizes, shapes and colors. Clowns with smiles and frowns. If you like clowns, you’ll […]
‘Cosmic Cat’ – Nebraskan realizes dream of his own film studio
Coming soon to a You Tube channel near you, the intergalactic travels of “Cosmic Cat.” The planned internet series stars “Cosmic Cat” in a parody of the old television series […]