by Ann | Oct 3, 2017 | The Midwest, USA, Where we've been
Day 1 of our Nebraska trip with Steve’s parents began with a stop at The Village Pie Maker in Eustis, Nebraska. After learning the secret to making the best pie ever, we headed north to Cozad where we crossed the 100th Meridian. Having been on Interstate 80 a...
by Ann | Oct 2, 2017 | Feature Food & Drink, Food and Drink, The Midwest, USA, Where we've been
Note: Since the publication of this post, Village Pie Maker was sold to a new owner, and the pies are now made at a facility near Omaha, Nebraska. We’ve tried the pies since the sale, and they are just as good now as they were then. I am the first to admit, I am...
by Steve | Sep 18, 2017 | Experiences, Feature Fun Stuff, Fun Stuff, The Midwest
When science writer Trudy Bell said to never let anyone convince me that 99% of the sun covered was the same as totality, I didn’t know what to think. She then went on to say, “It’s 1% of the sun’s surface, but it’s 100% of the...
by Steve | Sep 16, 2017 | Family, Real Life, Romance
Fifty years ago today, something pretty special happened — my mom and dad got married. I feel pretty lucky to have had them both as my parents and we are so excited for them to celebrate 50 years together. Over the years they have been a great example of what it...
by Steve | Jul 25, 2017 | Family, Feature Family, The Midwest, USA
When I decided to leave my full-time job as a middle school principal this spring, one of the things Ann and I wanted to do in this interim stage was spend more time with our families. For years, our jobs have dictated when we could travel and how much time we could...