“I’ve turned into Granny Grunt,” I told my son on the phone last week. Granny Grunt was what my first husband’s mother called herself,
Opinion
A Borrowed Radio Rant
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Nebraska Cornhusker men’s basketball team upset top-ranked Purdue, 88-72, in Lincoln. I listened to most of the game
Sleep Interrupted: Sleep Apnea
My family has a fondness for crime dramas and thrillers. It isn’t uncommon to watch a scene in which a peacefully sleeping individual wakes
Democracy Should be Bipartisan
This column first appeared in the Washington Examiner The United States champions the right of free and fair elections around the globe. Wherever political
Meeting Needs of Hungry Kids in the Most Responsible Way
When COVID-19 hit, it made sense and it was necessary, to identify a way to feed kids in need that didn’t require person-to-person interaction.
Transforming Families and Communities with Estate Planning
One of the most powerful ways to impact your family’s future after you’re gone is through estate planning, particularly through passing on your assets
Miles Across Nebraska—What I Learned Visiting Law Enforcement in 93 Counties
This year when I came into office, it was a priority for me to build relationships with law enforcement across the state. In January,
Legislative Priorities for a New Year
In life and legislative work, a new year brings new opportunities and new undertakings. As we enter 2024 and the second session of the
Reflections for the Week of Jan. 1-5
BBDC: ∙ Wednesday, participated in the Quarterly Career Connections of Western Nebraska Zoom meeting to discuss our successes in 2023 and planning for 2024.
“Benefits of Pasteurization”
My father-in-law is a farmer. He grew up on the family farm in southwest Minnesota, where his dad grew up, too. Blessed by fertile soil,