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Jump into the deep end and start swimming

Becket Scott pies South School engineer Steve Ray. I cannot remember  a new year as fraught with drama and trauma as the one that is upon us.  At this point I don’t think anyone of any political persuasion has a clue as to what the political, social, or economic ramifications of the new presidential administration will be. But living in fear doesn’t do any good.  Based upon what has worked for us…

Remembering the Blizzard of ’75

If you lived in eastern Nebraska in the 70’s, you will most likely have memories and stories of the Blizzard of ’75 which occurred 40 years ago last Saturday.

The storm rolled in from the southwest with a speed and ferocity that caught weather forecasters, and those who depend on the forecasts, off guard.

The morning commute was in progress and students were arriving at school for classes.  I was…