Tag Archives: Nebraska

I Live In The Boondocks

I see flashes of lightning and hear distant thunder as a line of thunderstorms approaches Norfolk, Nebraska as I tap out this blog post. I have the radar image page from NOAA on one tab of the browser so I … Continue reading

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Chickens

As the sky brightened yesterday morning, a rooster began to crow at a farm somewhere east of town. His sound was barely audible but unmistakeable. I hadn’t heard roosters crowing at dawn since last summer, so the “ur ur ur … Continue reading

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Nebraska At 156

My old friend and former coworker Evan from San Jose, California called the other day to catch up on news and to exchange gossip. About halfway through our conversation, Evan wondered why I don’t return to the Bay Area. I … Continue reading

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Blue Sky

During a stroll through the neighborhood, I was struck by the unusually rich blue tone of the sky. Was it due to less humidity in the air? Was the angle of the Sun a factor? Were there fewer pollutants swirling … Continue reading

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On The Prairie

I used to live in a tract apartment on Prairie Avenue. Although the building was of fairly recent build, it was of inferior construction and was poorly insulated. During especially cold nights, frost formed on the inside of outdoor facing … Continue reading

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Nebraska Admission Day 2022

Today is the 155th anniversary of Nebraska Statehood. This is a date that does not receive very much fanfare beyond quick mentions on newscasts; sometimes not even then. The only time our Admission Day was a big deal was in … Continue reading

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Rural/Urban Daydreaming

I’d like to get away from Nebraska for a few days, starting today. The urge has been bubbling below the surface for a couple of months, but erupted to the surface this morning. You might say this is an advanced … Continue reading

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