When Gretchen Garrison started her “Odyssey Through Nebraska” blog five years ago, she never dreamed it would turn into a chance to write a book about destinations in her home state. In 2016, The History Press asked Gretchen to turn her travel blog adventures around Nebraska into a book. “Detour Nebraska, Historic Destinations and Natural Wonders” hit the bookshelves in … [Read more...]
Lincoln Insurance Man Finds Christmas Joy Sharing Santa Magic
If you don’t believe in Santa, you haven’t met Todd Brauch of Lincoln. Brauch has worked as one of Santa’s helpers since 1984. He finds joy in spreading the magic of Christmas to thousands of kids and adults each year. You might have seen him making snow magically appear before the Christmas tree lighting at SouthPointe mall in Lincoln. Or, he might have entertained you … [Read more...]
Passion for Sewing & Fashion Leads Funk Mom to Launch Mulberry Jane Handmade Children’s Clothing
Audra Peterson vividly remembers a childhood trip with her mom to JOANN’s fabric to select the perfect materials to make a quilt. Audra’s mom shared her sewing talents with her four daughters, and Audra developed her own passion for the craft. She remembers her first project, a pin-cushion she made for 4-H, and then many other projects after that: the “gumball” sweatshirt, … [Read more...]
‘Wear the Damn Swimsuit’ and Other Advice From a Nebraska Mom Who Survived Breast Cancer at Age 33
When Ashli Brehm was 24, her doctor gave her some important advice. “’Maybe by the time you are 32 or 33, you could be done having your children,’” Ashli’s doctor told her. Ashli suffered from chronic high blood pressure that started when she was a teenager. The doctor worried about how that condition would impact her pregnancies. Ashli is now grateful that she listened … [Read more...]
Seward Mom Remembers Daughter Through Heartfelt Support Group & Memorial
December 22, 2001, is the day Diane Krieser’s life changed forever. Diane’s 22-year-old daughter, Corina, was traveling home for Christmas from college in Kansas to their Seward home when the weather abruptly changed. “It was one of those freak Nebraska weather days where it went from sunshine and 60-degree weather to an ice-glazed road,” Diane said. Corina attempted … [Read more...]