Elf: Helping the Trudells have a Happy Holiday
BY Peter Elf Wow! A whole year has passed since last Christmas, huh? Wowza. I can’t believe these two yahoos made it through the year being nice. Well, I can […]
Tag: Omaha
General Crook House revisits Omaha’s frontier days
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 […]
Big Mama’s delicious food fills up Omaha
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. […]
Experiencing Buddha in Omaha temple garden
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 […]
Midwest Christmas celebrations
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 […]
Football exhibit examines the science and technology used in the game at Ashland’s Strategic Air and Space Museum
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 is a potpourri of interests
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 […]
Omaha salutes military heritage
Omaha is proud of its military heritage. Like much of the United States, locals have served their country with pride. Their efforts and achievement shave been publicly recognized through the […]
Taking in the sights of Fall in the Midwest
We usually seek out a specific area for Lisa’s annual Midwest “leafing.” However, this year, we thought we’d stick around home and check out the Omaha area and combine it […]
‘Dirty Dancing’ comes to Omaha’s Orpheum Theater
We are big movie buffs in this household. We are a little picky as far as which ones we decide to add to our DVD/Blu ray library. I have a section […]