Inspirational People Inspirational People #121-125 “Is it Hot”

BETH’S BITSIn case you are just “tuning in”, this year I am picking 250 inspirational people to write about. I am about halfway there, and this is issue 29. For those keeping score, I may need to add some extras a few weeks or go into 2027 a little.This week I had one suggestion from my family.

So Much To Offer

ALAN’S ANECDOTESThere are a couple things that have been on my mind lately. Two polls have been released lately showing differences in belief between people my age and older versus people much younger. We live in the same world but see reality very differently.

Advanced Directives

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationWhat kind of medical care would you want if you were too ill or hurt to express your wishes?

Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday

REPRESENTING YOUTwo hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, our nation’s founding fathers gathered to proclaim their independence from Great Britain. This act of rebellion led to the formation of the country we now know and love.

Summer Experiences

ALAN’S ANECDOTESA couple weeks ago we spent a few days in Chicago. I grew up in northwest Indiana, so I have been there many times in the course of my life. Beth had been there before, too.

Presentation Matters

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKSome people say there is no wrong way to wrap a present. I disagree.Sure, the gift itself is what matters most, but presentation counts for something too. A wellwrapped gift builds anticipation.

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

NEBRASKA SENATORHappy 4th of July, Nebraskans!This Independence Day is special. This year, we are celebrating 250 years of American freedom.Our nation was founded 250 years ago, not only through a revolution, but through a revolutionary idea.

Inspirational People Inspirational People #116-120: Patriotic Women

BETH’S BITSMy list this week is patriotic women, in one way or another. Last week was all men, as no women signed the documents. However, they did have roles which made them equally patriotic.116. Betsy Ross: She was an American upholsterer who is credited with making the first US flag.

Does Dan Osborn Stand by Funneling Nearly Half a Million Dollars to His Family?

In case you missed it, Grifter Dan Osborn has funneled nearly half a million dollars of his ActBlue money to his family members. Does Dan Osborn stand by his massive grift? Do Nebraskans approve of Osborn paying himself and his family members with campaign dollars?

Inspirational People Inspirational People #111-115: Signers/Patriots

BETH’S BITSThis week is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s our country’s 250th birthday, you could say. So I am picking signers of the Constitution and/or the Declaration of Independence.