What Are You Reading?

I’m curious what others are reading because I’m always looking for a book that will keep me up at night (and one that will put me right to sleep). Here are a couple that I’m working on right now and my thoughts on each: Proust Was a Neuroscientist, by Jonah …

The Importance of Water

There are 1,001 articles, books, blogs, and pamphlets being written about this very subject at this exact moment. Why? I’m not smart enough to answer this thoroughly, but water is our fuel and our life force. Look no further than Eric Fowler’s March, 2007 articles entitled “Tapped Out” and his …

New CRP-MAP Atlas

Download your electronic version here. JK

A Concrete Jungle

The more I drive around, the more I see empty buildings, closed stores, and weed-filled parking lots. It’s understandable in today’s world, where so much commerce is e-commerce, and a growing number of people are purchasing everything they can – from fresh fruit to home entertainment centers – online. It …

Soaped Pigs, Anyone?

I am awaiting the soaped pig race at the Sarpy County Fair after two hours of watching my family ride rides. The fair continues through tomorrow in Springfield. Funnel cakes and all. JK

Learning From High Schoolers

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to photograph the 2nd Annual Nebraska High School Fishing Championship. The competition, at Summit Lake, drew 16 teams from across the state to compete. And during the 5 hour tournament as I pushed the trigger button on my camera more than 1,200 times, I …

Wait a Minute Mr. Postman… – Nebraska State Historical Society

Posted by Dominique Worthing In a world of high-speed, high-tech communication gizmos and gadgets, its hard to imagine a time when the postman was the fastest way to connect across the world. The Nebraska State Historical Society delves into the history of the Rural Free Delivery service, and the impact it …

It’s Too Hot to Sleep Inside – Nebraska State Historical Society

Posted by Dominique Worthing Before houses were equipped with air conditioning, the only way to escape the inevitable 100 degree heatwave of midsummer was to get out of the house and sleep under the stars. See more here: http://blog.nebraskahistory.org/

State Bass Fishing Tourney

On the water with chauffeur/boat driver/youth leader TJ Fontaine at Summit Lake SRA. Some fish being caught. Come out and see the weigh-in at 1:15. JK

Getting Ideas

Where do a writer’s ideas come from? For me, it’s listening to other people talk about subjects important to the outdoors. Therefore, I’m currently sitting in on the public Commission meeting hearing the most pressing issues regarding nature in this state, writing down Nebraskaland topics as they arise. JK

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