The Christmas season always brings back childhood memories. I grew up mostly in rural Nebraska towns. My hometown of Kennard had about 300 people when we lived there. My mom […]
Fort Omaha is the main campus of Omaha’s Metropolitan Community College system. It has maintained the look and history of its original function as a fort. General George Crook […]
The Rev. Edward Flanagan – better known as Father Flanagan – was proud of his Irish heritage. The founder of Boys Town is recognized annually with an open house during […]
Touring the Nebraska Governor’s residence highlighted our visit to Lincoln last weekend. It was our first time visiting the home, and we were impressed with the subtle holiday decorations used […]
Big Mama’s kitchen and Catering serves up some big dishes. And, the food is delicious. The café is known for its oven-fried chicken, but any meal here is a winner. […]
What if I told you that you knew of at least three famous people from Norfolk, Nebraska? Would you doubt me? Of course you would. Because, in reality, there are […]
Driving through a neighborhood in northeast Omaha, I’ve seen a garden full of statues. I’ve always wondered what they were. Finally, being the inquisitive lot I am, I turned down […]
The turkey has been stuffed. OK, I’ve been stuffed…with turkey and stuffing, and all the fixin’s our daughter Steph made for us. So, now, our attention to turns to the […]
Ever wonder why your favorite quarterback is critiqued for “throwing off his back foot?” Or, maybe wonder if it’s more than timing that helps the receiver catch the football 50 […]
Omaha’s Old Market packs a lot in a small area. The area was originally a wholesale and retail area for early-day Omaha and the area. Today, it’s a retail and […]
