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Last week I mentioned that the next citizen science project sponsored by the Cornell Lab is “Nest Watch.” I’m not participating but I am watching a nest. We leave the side garage door open so the cats and dog can come and go.

20 YEARS AGO: Distrust and frustration may have eased a bit as real dialogue was opened between Callaway School District 180 and a committee of patrons seeking change in how the school operates. Improved communication between patrons, school staff and administration could also be in the offing. The formation of a combined task force of patrons, students, staff and administration is possible to more closely examine the issues brought and try to identify solutions. There could also be efforts to provide more teacher inservices dealing with classsroom discipline methods and perhaps an outside evaluation by a disinterested expert to identify problems and offer solutions.

As of the writing of this column, we're on Day 84 of this legislative session. Things are definitely heating up as we put in 10-12 hour days on the floor making crucial decisions that will impact our state.

Rep. Bacon is Right to Support the End Kidney Deaths Act.

This past weekend was one filled with emotion for many of us. High school graduation is a milestone achievement for both graduates and their family members. It is a time of celebration of that accomplishment, while also realizing a chapter is closing. A new world is beginning.

I have been in many places, but I’ve never been in Kahoots. Apparently, you can’t go alone.

In 1979, Mother’s Day was on May 13. I know this because that is the day my first child and only daughter was born. I have told her many times over the years that she is by far the best Mother’s Day gift I have ever or could ever receive.

Greetings District 43! As spring blooms in Nebraska, our work at the Capitol gains a renewed sense of purpose. Thank you for your continued connection and involvement; your engagement is truly valuable.

We have hummingbirds in our area. I’ve seen them in my yard, in Jenny Raymond’s yard, and I’ve had reports of them from other locations here in town and a pair from south of town that had a nest with eggs.

The wedding ceremony came to the point where the minister asked if anyone had anything to say concerning the union of the bride and groom. The moment of utter silence was broken when a beautiful young woman carrying a child stood up.