Recent Posts: When I Grow Up
Witnessing the Miracle of Life: the Birth of a Grandma
I have a new hat. My first-born, the one who made me a mom, recently made me a Grandma. I’ve spent the past months pondering the miracle of creating life.…
Recent Posts: Expanding Horizons
Omaha Combines the Best of Big City Culture With Small Town Friendliness
While Omaha may not top a typical list of vacation hot spots, the Midwestern city has much to offer visitors, most notably a friendly face just about any time you turn around. The largest city in Nebraska, Omaha has a
Recent Posts: What? Why? How Come?
What Does Thoreau (yes, THAT Thoreau) Have to Do With Pencils?
Does anything scream back-to-school like a package of brand-new yellow pencils? As writing implements go, pencils are pretty, well, basic. Most people I know prefer to use pens. Outside the math and art worlds, few people use pencils on an everyday basis. But did you ever stop to think about how long pencils have beenRead more
