I turned 65 years of age two days ago. For the past year or so, several people have asked me when I am going
Editorials
Fourth of July: Hot or Not?
Happy Fourth of July! This is normally one of the warmer times of year for us. Our average high is 87 degrees, but it’s
My Country ‘Tis of Thee
Odd bits of memory come to us as we age. The latest ear worm is an ad from my youth. “See the USA in
Blue Language
If only I had a quarter for every time over the past 65 years, I uttered a naughty word. Well, let’s make that the
Watch Out
Back when Bruce had a designated vacation time, before we retired and got too busy, we took a two-week jaunt to the Southwest. No
KNB Conference: Milk Carton Conversation
Continental breakfast. A sophisticated-sounding name for convenient morning fare when you would rather spend a bit more time at the hotel than ask Google
What Do We Want the Government to Do?
Our media constantly has news stories about the government and various politicians. We are bombarded with information for and against every candidate for office,
Reflections for the Week of June 17-21
Accounting and Finance: ∙ Attended Council meeting, department head meeting, and City Council budget workshop. ∙ Paid Council claims. Utility Customer service: ∙ Cycle
Taxpayer Fleecing
A classic Andy Griffith Show from 1961 titled “Alcohol and Old Lace,” featured two sweet elderly sisters, Jennifer and Clarabelle, blowing the whistle on
KNB Conference: On Tour
Omaha is a fair drive regardless of route. Keep Nebraska Beautiful hosted its annual conference there the first week of June. The way out







