I grew up out on the western Nebraska prairie, and to grow up there means you need to have an odd strength of spirit to not be blown over by the relentless winds.
This is a set of stories, as well as some awesome things I have seen, while growing up there.
The Stories
- St. Mary of the Angels ChurchSo on my storm chase that landed me up by Humphrey today, I wanted to take some pictures of this abandoned church I have seen a time or two driving along Highway 81. I did some research on it, and here’s the history to the best as I found: So… Read more: St. Mary of the Angels Church
- Blanche“Your brother’s been asking for us to take him to a cemetery lately”, my mom told me. Naturally, this is an odd request from a nine-year old and it beats me why he was so excited to go to one, but as I had not been to Blanche Cemetery lately… Read more: Blanche
- I Love Lake Mac!This is the first entry in my series about growing up in western Nebraska. Spend any amount of time with me, and you’ll know of my fondness for Lake McConaughy. An absurdity on the western Nebraska prairie with its white, sandy beaches (in areas), large water surface area, decent fishing,… Read more: I Love Lake Mac!