Journal Rewind

10 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. J. B. West, who have been making their home on the farm near town owned by Dexter Harrinton, will move to the house now occupied by James Walsh and family. The teachers and pupils of Timber Creek View enjoyed a Valentine box and party Tuesday afternoon.

Nance County Tales & Trails

Some of us take comfort in hearing our favorite song from a particular time in our past. Perhaps we enjoy the fond memories of our childhood or younger years growing up in Nance County.

Warning Labels

A couple years ago I wrote in my blog about changing a few doorknobs in my house. I’ve learned the hard way that it’s worth reading through the instructions before putting things together.

Loren Lippincott

In advance of this past weekend’s Nebraska Walk for Life rally in Lincoln, a group of about two dozen pro-abortion activists met at the capital to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Answering Two Anonymous Complaints

By Beth Sparrow, Co-Owner We received an anonymous letter in the mail with two complaints. Since I have no other way to address these issues with the person, I am addressing them here. First complaint: The pictures are too dark. Response: We have two fairly new employees, and our press prints dark.

Five Ways to Spend 43 days of Your Life

I’ve been on hold for 37 minutes. A less patient person would have hung up by now, but this is important. I wouldn’t have waited this long to order a pizza, not when I could have made one by now. I’ve spent my time pacing and talking back to the recorded message.

Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell Poet Robert Frost begins his classic work “The Road Not Taken” with these words that express deep struggle while confronting a major crossroads in his life.

Inflation!!!

Inflation is all around us! One news source cites the overall inflation rate for 2022 at 6.5%. Higher fuel and grocery prices quickly come to mind! It seems there are a few different theories concerning the cause of fuel prices.

January Is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes January as National Birth Defects Awareness Month. It raises awareness about birth defects and highlights the efforts made to improve the health of individuals affected by these conditions across their lifespans.

Bright Ideas in the Dark

I’m awakened at 4 a.m. by the guest in the hotel room next to mine. I’m not sure what he’s doing, but if I had to guess, I’d say he’s practicing for a clogging competition. Or hosting one. There’s no way I can sleep now. That’s okay.