Listening to Loretta Lynn’s song about the coal miner’s daughter, I remembered that I too went barefoot all summer as a child, and had
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San Francisco Oriole
A Baltimore Oriole appeared to almost peek into my window as I settled in for the flight from DIA to San Francisco. The bird
New Nonfiction for December
How We Heal: Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free by Alexandra Elle: Beloved wellness author and teacher Alexandra Elle shares this practical and
Donate Locally
It’s December, the month for giving. Our mail is full of requests for donations to several national and international organizations. Many people use these
I Remember the Anger
We welcomed Matt Rhule as Nebraska’s newest head football coach earlier this week with noted pomp and circumstance. Here’s a sobering fact. Since late
Out Of Town Visitors
Quarter till three, time to back in the pickups at the Keep Alliance Beautiful Recycling Center. Stepping out the door, I see someone who
Nine Short Reads for the Busy Book Lover
The Candid Life of Meena Dave by Namrata Patel: Meena Dave is a photojournalist and a nomad. She has no family, no permanent address,
We Need the Help of Others
Are you a snorer? How do you know if you are a snorer? I am a snorer but it took my wife awhile before
The Way of Love
“Be of love a little more careful than of anything.” e e cummings Visitors often comment how comfortable and cozy our home is. It’s
Christmas Food Baskets
For many years, the churches in Alliance have been providing food baskets at Christmastime to families who need a little extra to make ends







