Saturday, October 29, 2011
Nebraska Notes-Passages and Poetry: Doane#17 versus the Broncos-Crete- Hastings Ne.
Nebraska Notes-Passages and Poetry: Doane#17 versus the Broncos-Crete- Hastings Ne.: The Doane Tigers face the Hastings Broncos today-The Broncos have won for the past several years. Today the Tigers have big stakes in winnin...
Doane#17 versus the Broncos-Crete- Hastings Ne.
The Doane Tigers face the Hastings Broncos today-The Broncos have won for the past several years. Today the Tigers have big stakes in winning. At 17th in the nation this surprise Cinderella Team will make the playoffs if they can defeat unrated Hastings and then Concordia and Dort.- Over the years this has been a big rival game- Hastings has nothing to lose in trying every trick available and Doane will be playing towards a Title -Either a.conference champs or b. a conference tie with Morningside- What a year to remember-
Today's game adds another exciting element- Matt Franzen, Tiger head coach was the Bronco's offensive line coach-He got his Master's at Hastings where he began his student coaching under Barney Cotton then continued under Ross EllDoane versus Hastings Football today , now both coaching for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. It is doubtful that sentimentality goes into these games once the ball is kicked and the game begins. On the Hastings side, the head coach, Tony Harper was a Doane graduate as was Matt. Therefore two Doane graduates, who have seen both sides, meet as rivals
One other things of note that makes today today's game particularly interesting is Doane senior quarterback, Anthony Dunn. Last week he broke the all time school career passing record. It will be interesting to see what kind of passing yardage he adds today. Enjoy the afternoon sunshine, buy a snack, and cross your fingers for the side you want to win. This one is guaranteed to be a nail biter game...And don't to forget to congratulate the young men who go out day after day while working to earn a degree.It's about building character in the end. Enjoy!
Today's game adds another exciting element- Matt Franzen, Tiger head coach was the Bronco's offensive line coach-He got his Master's at Hastings where he began his student coaching under Barney Cotton then continued under Ross EllDoane versus Hastings Football today , now both coaching for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. It is doubtful that sentimentality goes into these games once the ball is kicked and the game begins. On the Hastings side, the head coach, Tony Harper was a Doane graduate as was Matt. Therefore two Doane graduates, who have seen both sides, meet as rivals
One other things of note that makes today today's game particularly interesting is Doane senior quarterback, Anthony Dunn. Last week he broke the all time school career passing record. It will be interesting to see what kind of passing yardage he adds today. Enjoy the afternoon sunshine, buy a snack, and cross your fingers for the side you want to win. This one is guaranteed to be a nail biter game...And don't to forget to congratulate the young men who go out day after day while working to earn a degree.It's about building character in the end. Enjoy!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Candle Glow Dreams-Nebraska- by Barb Franzen
Best Friends-Magical Summer-1932
Looking about the attic, Celeste was oblivious to
the heat; she'd never seen anything like this playhouse.
“Come on,” Ginny said, dragging her downstairs,
promising to return soon. That first day, turned into a summer filled with sweetness and joy; indeed, Ginny and Celeste fast
became friends. The girls ventured out exploring every spot that was
suitable for imagining; however the playroom held its awe becoming
Celeste’s favorite place. She loved the shelves with
books, paints, colors, paper, and games; Ginny’s dolls with their
buggies and beds, a dollhouse, children’s dishes, and several sets
of paper dolls-Everything mesmerized her. Sometimes, Celeste sat on the bench
under the attic window, silently combing a doll’s hair or coloring
pictures. Bev came up to deliver cookies and juice, mid-afternoon while
they sat at Ginny’s table using her children’s dishes while
pretending to be ladies. With all the fun she and Ginny were having,
this was Celeste’s happiest summer ever. But the very best part was
her time spent with the pigs. From the moment she first saw a piglet,
she couldn't leave them alone. Celeste spent hours with the tiny
babies and while giving parents Gretta and Gotta ample attention.
It was their delightful squeals, their soft, fat, tummies, the comical look
on their faces. Everyone knew how much this shy, reserved twelve year old adored them. Clark
promised her a pig when she began 4-H. How could he refuse this sweet girl
who bathed them when dirty, administered their medicine when
sick. There was nothing she wouldn't have done for her pigs. Who knew that one day these little friends would play a crucial role in her search for herself- the child she had once been-here on a Nebraska farm. ( My story, not yet submitted but written, is a story about a girl turned teenager then woman- one who must find herself if she ever hopes to return to the farm. It is a story about the misfortune of abuse, the struggle to survive ,and the life we all deserve and wish to have.. 1928-1939 First of a well researched family saga- . Brady Nebraska, Lincoln focus of story
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Monday, September 12, 2011
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Sunday, September 4, 2011
Safely Sharing Yourself
To women 50 and over like me-I still remember the day I was lamenting about something embarrassing happening to me on the Internet. It had to do with expressing an opinion to a group on the internet then opening up face book and staring at what I had said. It was a comment about dealing with marriage and fighting an illness at the same time...not something I wanted my entire hometown to read.
I told my son who is a "thinking-sensible" kind of guy-a head football coach for a college- what had happened In his pragmatic, sensible way, he said, "Mom, once you've said it on the I-Net you've said it to the world. It happened again with twitter. Something I'd said was right there in the local newspaper. That time it was a comment on nature(-much better.) On a more serious note, what my son said is true. He and his wife know the workings of the social media, due to age and schooling.
I grew up with the T.V. which didn't keep track of what I said. In reverse, I kept track of what said. I confess. This happened two other times. Something I said on Linked-in about being a writer was on Messenger the next morning. I panicked. It was personal and meant only for people who write....I am tell myself to only say those things that are fine for the whole world to hear. I am sharing this as a reminder, hoping to spare you the same humiliation.
Another word of caution-You also have to watch what you push to get where you want to go. I was in a hurry to get to face book to see my granddaughter's latest posted picture.To get to my destination, I pushed on the first large blue F I saw. It was a Singles Dating advertising service. When I got to my page, I saw that I was had just become a member. I was horrified. They were all young men. I am a married grandmother.Sometimes I think the goal is to trap us into these embarrassing situations. We are pushed to sign permission's. I am to blame, but I get tired or frivolous and push O.K. just to get the application out of my sight. Having the world read what was meant for a few can be a nightmare. One feels naked and there's nothing to cover up with. Life has continued, but I'm striving to remember to say it with roses. In other words, to say only those things the world can hear. Wishing you Happy and Safe Expressions`-Barb
I told my son who is a "thinking-sensible" kind of guy-a head football coach for a college- what had happened In his pragmatic, sensible way, he said, "Mom, once you've said it on the I-Net you've said it to the world. It happened again with twitter. Something I'd said was right there in the local newspaper. That time it was a comment on nature(-much better.) On a more serious note, what my son said is true. He and his wife know the workings of the social media, due to age and schooling.
I grew up with the T.V. which didn't keep track of what I said. In reverse, I kept track of what said. I confess. This happened two other times. Something I said on Linked-in about being a writer was on Messenger the next morning. I panicked. It was personal and meant only for people who write....I am tell myself to only say those things that are fine for the whole world to hear. I am sharing this as a reminder, hoping to spare you the same humiliation.
Another word of caution-You also have to watch what you push to get where you want to go. I was in a hurry to get to face book to see my granddaughter's latest posted picture.To get to my destination, I pushed on the first large blue F I saw. It was a Singles Dating advertising service. When I got to my page, I saw that I was had just become a member. I was horrified. They were all young men. I am a married grandmother.Sometimes I think the goal is to trap us into these embarrassing situations. We are pushed to sign permission's. I am to blame, but I get tired or frivolous and push O.K. just to get the application out of my sight. Having the world read what was meant for a few can be a nightmare. One feels naked and there's nothing to cover up with. Life has continued, but I'm striving to remember to say it with roses. In other words, to say only those things the world can hear. Wishing you Happy and Safe Expressions`-Barb
Saturday, August 6, 2011
My Amazing Ne.
Back when I was a child, Dad didn't want folks to "Discover Nebraska." As a crowd starved teenager I thought that a strange thing to say. We took vacations in popular states such as Colorado and Arkansas-People visited Estes Park and Aspen to name two-in droves. We visited Lakeside in Denver-Same thing-Alot of people-the more the merrier. Why did Dad have a funny attitude about ...keep out...Ne?.
Today I understand. Among the top fans of this state, I love our clean fast roads and wonderful places where we can go visiting. Holdrege has the Museum of the Plains, Minden Pioneer Village, Gothenburg-the Pony Express-
Nebraska has hundreds of places-Matt and Lacey recently went to an art shop in Lewellan, pristine carvings with local artists, and to Ash Hollow, Pony Express included. We have been to Brewster and Uncle Buddy's, a wonderful lodge with quaint bedrooms and pictorial history of the Omaha Cattle Place from the 40's-maybe the fifties. Regardless of whether it is Omaha, Lincoln, Scottsbluff, G-Brownville, or where-you can know that there won't be long lines and unbearable crowds. I think I know why Dad a rancher wanted this state to remain natural. With something so pure and lovely...Why fight for space?
Today I understand. Among the top fans of this state, I love our clean fast roads and wonderful places where we can go visiting. Holdrege has the Museum of the Plains, Minden Pioneer Village, Gothenburg-the Pony Express-
Nebraska has hundreds of places-Matt and Lacey recently went to an art shop in Lewellan, pristine carvings with local artists, and to Ash Hollow, Pony Express included. We have been to Brewster and Uncle Buddy's, a wonderful lodge with quaint bedrooms and pictorial history of the Omaha Cattle Place from the 40's-maybe the fifties. Regardless of whether it is Omaha, Lincoln, Scottsbluff, G-Brownville, or where-you can know that there won't be long lines and unbearable crowds. I think I know why Dad a rancher wanted this state to remain natural. With something so pure and lovely...Why fight for space?
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