Old Smiley Road

Old Smiley Road - US 20 A ten-mile stretch of scenic road, Old Smiley Road, winds through the western part of Fort Robinson State Park in the NW corner of Nebraska. It is a narrow asphalt road, thankfully one-way, desparately in need of some TLC. What used to be part of US 20 is now …

Reflection

Cedar Creek, 2022 After a long day of fishing, the neighbors decided to take a break. Time to reflect on success and failure. Thought for the Day: By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius

BSN, RN

New College Grad My grand-daughter just graduated from college. I asked her if she would have any initials after her name, and she responded, "BSNRN". That's a mouthful, which stands for Bachelor of Science in Nursing ... and Registered Nurse after she takes her Board Exams next month. Wow, that four years went quick! Thought …

Eager Learners

Uduru Preschoolers Happy children, learning how to socialize, follow rules, cooperate with others, satisfy their curiosity and expand their knowledge. These are students of the Uduru Parish Preschool near Moshi, Tanzania; dressed in the uniform purple sweater, some with matching hats and others wearing hats of the Tanzanian flag colors. Today there are over sixty …

Sunflower

Giant Sunflower Sunflowers are in full bloom, peak time for butterflies and Nature's warning that the lazy hazy days of summer are numbered. The first plant to show up in my new "prairie" this year was a volunteer sunflower -- center stage, like it was the star of the show. Not knowing if anything else …

Faith Journey

I see a lot of symbolism in this image; if you have writer's cramp and stare at it long enough your mind starts to wonder.  (Yes, wonder, not wander.)  What is faith?  There are so many very different religions in this world and they all have their devout worshipers, so strong in their faith that …