What started as a beach ball turned into a survival story on a rock island…
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The ugliest lure caught the best day of my life
The one that looked homemade out-fished everything money could buy…
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Dad didn’t need a radar gun, he had Nebraska bugs and a farmer’s eye…
Continue readingThe roof, the umbrella, and the worst weather plan in Nebraska
Five fraternity brothers, one chimney, and an umbrella that never stood a chance…
Continue readingWe thought we were Evel Knievel; we were not
We were sure this was the jump that would finally make us legends, right up until the landing reminded me otherwise…
Continue readingThe Christmas surprise Mom never meant to give
It started with hamballs, cocktails, and Christmas gifts, and ended with a flaming centerpiece in the snow…
Continue readingPlay me one more
At ten, I was sure Disney Channel was one video away from discovering me…
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I was five, trapped in a toddler swing, and my parents chose laughter over rescue…
Continue readingI waited for the bus on a Sunday
I waited so long I practically became part of the fence…
Continue readingThe song on Dad’s phone
It started playing on its own, and for a moment, it felt like Dad had found a way to say hello…
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