Several inches of snow blanketed the ground. It was the kind of peaceful and fluffy snow read about in books. No wind, untouched ground, perfect for a walk. The playground

Continue readingA walk through the winter – “Recess Is Over”

I had a bit of an epiphany five or six years ago while feeling a bit sorry for myself. I chose to seek out a solution to hanging out on

Continue readingSunday at the Lake – finding just the right spot

Midwest winters can be particularly harsh and brutal, but they can also bring about spectacular images. Hormel Park, near Fremont, Neb., offers a trail system near the Platte River that

Continue readingThe Journey Begins Where the Trail Ends – image of a Midwest winter