When I was a young child, probably around the age of 7, Alfred Hitchcock came out with a terrifying movie called "The Birds". I wanted to go see it so badly but my Mother forbid me. She said, "This is not a movie for a young girl and you will have nightmares forever!" So I waited patiently, and when it came out on TV, I snuck over to my friend's house next door and we watched the movie against our better judgement. Wouldn't you know it? Not only did I have nightmares - I hav

My latest adventure took me to the Florida Keys earlier this year. After a cold spell at the end of January, we hopped on a plane in search of warmer weather and sunshine. Of course, we went when they had an unusual cold spell in Florida also. When I say cold spell, I am saying that iguanas were falling out of trees in Miami and had to be sent to rescue facilities! Seriously! But not to be deterred, we flew to Miami, rented a car, and took the beautiful and bucket list drive

Are you looking for a unique entertainment venue that includes great food, brewed beers, cocktails, pickleball courts, and a large outdoor game area? If so, I invite you to check out Ashland Brewing Company at 810 South 9th Avenue in Ashland, Nebraska. Opened in June of 2025, owners Tim and Ashley Uryasz had a vision to bring a brew house to life that would be suitable for all types of customers including families. Tim grew up in Kansas City, but spent every summer at