Month: April 2017

The Mulberry Tree’s Ultimate Gift

Loran Swanson    Uncategorized 

One lonely tree was planted in the pasture, about a quarter of a mile from our house. The only water it got was when it rained. While my father not only thought of his family with a garden and orchard near the house, the mulberry tree was planted to provide shade and shelter for the…continue reading »

Walking – a Way of Life

Loran Swanson    Uncategorized 

Walking – a Way of Life It was only a mile to our mailbox to get the mail and two and a half or three miles depending on which school we were attending. Walking was a daily occurrence for most of the year. Gas was eighteen cents a gallon and we each got one pair…continue reading »

Husker Game Day with Grandpa

Loran Swanson    Uncategorized 

Written by: Special guest contributor Alexis Bartek Have you ever been to a Husker game before? Imagine a stadium filled with almost 100,00 people cheering for the beloved Cornhuskers. I was ecstatic to be going to the game, but even more so because I was going with my grandpa. A smile peeked across my face as…continue reading »