Blogs from Nebraska, United States, North America - page 8

We got an early start from Joliet and were optimistic that we were going to have a good day riding, it was a little cool, but not cold, and not a cloud in the sky. The weather report said that the temperature along out route would be in the mid to high 70’s – perfect riding weather. After we got on the highway we discovered what the weather report didn’t tell us – it was really, really windy – horrible conditions for riding. There weren’t as many trucks as there were near Chicago, but there were enough to be a real nuisance. We tucked in our elbows, ducked our heads and continued on, stopping more frequently than we had on the previous days. As we moved across Iowa, the scenery became more beautiful, which made the ... read more

Everywhere I go, it seems I know someone who lives there or has lived there. It's one of the perks of having a large family. Oliver and Jo slept the whole way to Omaha, so, as we headed west from there, we knew we wouldn't be able to drive long before needing to stop again. We decided we'd push the kids as far as Lincoln, and then we'd make a long stop so that they'd be ready to nap when we left Lincoln. My cousin, David, and his wife recommended a couple places for us to stop. We decided to check out the Sunken Gardens, and after running around and getting some fresh air, we'd stop at an ice cream parlor called Ivanna Cone before hopping back onto I-80. Unfortunately, the whole city of Lincoln appeared ... read more

We arrived in Omaha way too late last night. We probably should have stopped in York, but we pushed through because we had reservations set in Omaha. I just laid my head on the bed of our hotel room at the Element on 33rd and Dodge and fell straight to sleep. A few hours later, Joanna decided to get up for the day. My parents had pulled into Omaha around dinner time the evening before, so I gave them a call and begged them to watch their granddaughter so that we could get a few more precious hours of sleep. When I awoke for the second time a few hours later, Andrew told me to look out the window. Across the street at the Mutual of Omaha building was a giant statue of an Olympic swimmer. ... read more

It has been almost 7 months since we all made the conscious decision to spend our last summer traveling throughout India providing medical relief and volunteering at various locations. We have spent these months fundraising, supporting our classmates going on other trips, and preparing for our own experience; all of this preparation will finally come to fruition in just a few short weeks. Personally I want to thank you all for your hard work and for the sacrifices, both time and monetary, you have made. What we are about to embark on will not be easy; however, it is not without purpose. Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world". (Margaret Mead ) We have entered the medical profession to do just that- help those who are in need. ... read more

Corn Nation Imagine an entire state having one common love. Contrary to the title, “Corn Nation,” I am not talking about the love of corn. I am talking about the love of the Cornhuskers. The Cornhuskers are the University of Nebraska at Lincoln (UNL) football team. We used to be called the Bug-eaters, we answer to Huskers, or Big Red. The Huskers play at Memorial Stadium; also known as Home of the Greatest Fans of College Football according to Fox Sports Network. Memorial Stadium has been the home of Nebraska football since 1923 and holds the NCAA record for most sell-out games. EVER. The stadium has sold out for the past 322 games . This stadium holds 36,501 people. On college footb... read more