Opinion

Before I even get started, I must first announce that I am not a medical doctor.

Pain in your mouth is difficult to ignore, especially when it affects everyday activities like speaking, eating, or sleeping.

I have often wondered why it is that at least every other person you happen to meet when the temperature is nearing the century mark will say “Is it hot enough for you?”The answer to that question from me just might be – even though I am not being truthful is “Oh, no!

While browsing through the many entertainment options of YouTube, one video jumped out, but only because it was advertising a topic that has been discussed and dissected in almost every way possible.The video, entitled The Rise and Fall of Nebraska Football, looked to examine the Huskers’ great streak of success from the 1960s to the early 2000s.Like I said, we’ve talked about this a lot before.The video suggested that Nebraska’s football success came from its option offense, its large rosters and walk on program, its strength and conditioning, and relaxed academic standards which allowed the team to grab top talent, combined with fantastic coaches and fantastic facilities.It then suggested that, while Nebraska made mistakes, like firing and hiring the wrong coaches, the main reason Nebraska fell was because football changed, adapted and adopted the kinds of strategies that made Nebraska football a success.

Many yeas ago our family tried to celebrate our “Christmas” together in July.We had a few nice and memorable gettogethers before scattered family obligations made that difficult.Yesterday reminded me of those bygone days of celebration.

In 1970, the U.S.

Are there any other Rosebuds out there?Last week, I learned that I am a Rosebud, that is, a daughter of a woman who worked in a defense plant during World War II.

There is an old saying that “All Things Get Better With Age.” Well, that might be true for cheese and wine – but I am finding out it hasn’t done a thing for my 90 plus years habit of “putting off until tomorrow what I might get done today.”Working for newspapers did give me a nudge in the right direction because when that deadline for feature stories arrived, they had better be ready.

“If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.” A song familiar to all of us.

Last year, Time magazine published a sobering article describing the devastating impact of nuclear war.