Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell Popcorn Every so often on a cold winter’s night, after the supper dishes were done, my mom would get out a bag of Jolly Time popcorn and proceed to pour some of the contents into her trusty cast iron skillet.

NEW YEAR, NEW ADMINISTRATION, SAME GUIDING VISION

The start of a new year is the time to reflect on how far we’ve come as a state — as well as to look forward to where Nebraska is heading. Last year was one for the record books. And thanks to the progress we achieved together, Nebraska is stronger than ever.

Make a “pitt-stop” & Read

Unhappy Hour If you’re a country music fan, like me, you’ve no doubt heard the song, “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off”. Well, my wife doesn’t like Tequila but white wine does make our VISA card run hot. You know how wives are always complaining that their husbands never take them anywhere?

Answering The Profound Question, Why Am I Here?

  Answering The Profound Question, Why Am I Here? I must be getting more philosophical as the years go by. I often find myself standing in the middle of a room overcome by existential questions. Why am I here? What is my purpose? Didn’t I come here for something? What was it?

A Huge Impact!

I am quite certain that each of you saw the news about Damar Hamlin(#3), a defensive back for the Buffalo Bills who went into cardiac arrest after making a tackle on Monday Night Football last week.

What Other People Do

Half of what I do is below average. At least, it’s below my average. The key is to always be improving so most of the new things I do are above average. Life gets busy and deadlines come and go.

Grace Notes

Resolutions Did you make any resolutions for 2023? A few days ago, I asked someone how she was doing on her resolutions for the new year. “I’ve already broken four of them,” she replied. “And it’s only the second day of the new year. I think I’m in trouble.

It’s A Small World

You know the song “It’s a Small World After All”? Well the older you get, the truer that is. Nebraska is a small world. I have lived in Nebraska my entire life. In fact some of my ancestors have been here since 1875. My roots go deep in this state.

Five-And-Dime Dogs Make a “pitt-stop” & Read

with Lee Pitts I was fortunate to grow up knowing two of my four greatgrandmothers. Nora and Grace were as different as a bed and a bedpan. Nora was what we used to call a “big woman”. She wasn’t fat but was what my mom called “big boned”.

WORDS OF WHISTLEBRITCHES

Nance County Tales & Trails As I write this article on Monday, January 2, 2023, I have become aware that most businesses in town are closed in order to allow their employees to implement their New Year’s resolutions.