I went back and revisited some of the folks and places I did stories on in the past and wanted to give some updates: Squire Wards Public House Gregg Nelson and wife, Ramona, were forced to close this very popular Seward, Nebraska restaurant. They had always rented the space, and did not own the building - so when new owners purchased the property they were unwilling to work with Gregg and raised the rent to a point that could not be sustained in a small town. Heartb

I have to be honest - when we decided to book a trip to Cancun I was nervous. Several folks told me it was unsafe to go there and I felt unsure. We checked on the US Government website and it said it was a Level 2 travel advisory, which means travelers should "exercise increased caution" due to terrorism and crime. Yikes! So, we did further research and discovered that the "Hotel Zone" in Cancun is "a designated tour district and strip of land along the coast of Cancun consi

What Las Vegas is to adults, I would say the Wisconsin Dells is to families. Located in the beautiful area of the Wisconsin River with it's canyons and gorges, it showcases the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Best known as the "Waterpark Capital of the World" it doesn't disappoint as it is home to over twenty waterparks, one of which has the tallest waterslide in the world. Some parks are indoors and some outdoors so visitors can come year around. The busy season is f

When I first started this blog, I mentioned that I was on the hunt for a great martini! Recently, I traveled to Lake Okoboji, Iowa, and I...

Are you looking for one of the best steakhouses in the area that has great ambiance and off-the-charts cuisine? Then I invite you to try...

What do you do when it is 16 degrees below zero in Lincoln, Nebraska? How about hop on a plane to Phoenix, Arizona and watch the very...

In my continuing quest to tell new stories, I find myself in a small dive bar in Seward, Nebraska. Here I met owner, Gregg Nelson, who...

As we continue on our journey, we find ourselves traveling through the mountains on a curvy, and twisty road that takes us into Lake...

My most recent adventure takes me to Park City, Utah. After a very challenging and scary mountain drive, we arrived in a breathtaking...

Are you looking for a new and interesting shopping adventure in Lincoln? Then come to Painted Tree Boutiques, a unique shopping store...

Have you ever heard of a testicle festival?? Probably one of the strangest festivals I have ever heard of, but I learned all about this...

In 1865 a novel was written called Alice's Adventures in Wonderland . It is a story about a little girl who spots a white rabbit that is...

On a beautiful sunny day, I travel down Highway 6 from Lincoln to Ashland, Nebraska, in search of the Cellar 426 Winery located at 1402...

My quest to find the perfect dirty martini takes me to Deb's Place at 5310 South 56th in Lincoln, NE. After buying the previous martini...

Located on the corner of 8th and P in the historic Haymarket in Lincoln, Nebraska is Bierhaus Maisshaler. When you walk in the door you...