Wisdom, a reflection.
Ah, beautiful Nebraska sunsets. Did you know that sometimes, the light reflects and you see pink clouds? That makes me think about the addage concerning rose colored glasses. And, this quote by Buddha....
View ArticleHer Love of Horses
Written by Leah Peterson @ Cooksley’s Clear Creek Farm In the Northwest corner of this great state, sits the historic Ft. Robinson, Nebraska. Known today as one of the most scenic and beautiful tourist...
View Article“United” Effort Saves Woman in an Abusive Relationship
Karen was tired of her life when she finally decided to call the S.A.F.E. Center. She experienced an incident when her boyfriend shoved and strangled her and threatened to take her out to the country...
View ArticleA Little Autumn (and something to stick in your head)
I love poetry. I have a English major. That basically explains it. But, when the leaves start changing color and the air cools…there is one poem I think of. Poet George Cooper (1838-1927)wrote, “Come...
View ArticleAn Honored Houseguest
Babies need love. This is a simple concept that most everyone agrees with. A baby needs to be held, fed, changed…cared for. And there are people who have children who are not ready to parent them....
View ArticleLet it shine
This quote is probably one you have heard. Probably one you have reflected upon at some point. But have you ever heard the rest? The part that says “And when you bring what is within out into the...
View ArticleSnow?
I am ready for some snow! Do you remember what it felt like as a child to wake up to a fresh blanket of untouched snow? I do…it was amazing. Magical. Quiet. Still. Guess what? It is even better...
View ArticleThe Nebraska Project
My goal with the paragraphs below is to encourage you to visit http://www.nebraskaproject.com/ to view the images and watch the videos. It will enrich your life. Read on if you like for some background...
View ArticleWoman of Steel
Eight years ago, Sally Jurgensmier took a leap of faith. “I had to make some life changes,” she said. And with the encouragement from her peers she did. Sally became the “Woman of Steel”, and metal...
View ArticleExploring at Prairie Loft
Living in town has been an adjustment for me. I loved growing up on a farm. The wide open spaces were perfect for going on walks or bike rides. Now that we live in Hastings, we have to work a bit...
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