By Chris Bowling I hate the coronavirus. Truer words could not define the country and world’s feelings at this moment; however, they rarely appear so succinct and blunt. But that’s exactly what Bonnie Sarton Mierau hears during weekly counseling sessions with kids at the Attachment and Trauma Center of Nebraska in West Omaha. They say […]
The day finally came for many Americans. Less than three weeks after Congress passed its largest stimulus package in history, citizens across the United States woke up to new deposits in their bank account from Wednesday morning. Individuals who made under $75,0000 annually, should have received $1,200. Couples who filed their taxes jointly and made […]
The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new web tool for people who don’t normally file tax returns so they receive their $1,200 federal stimulus check. Those who filed tax returns or receive income through Social Security or disability benefits or railroad retirement benefits do not have to provide any additional information to the IRS, according to an […]
While the #stayhome campaign is active to prevent infection with the COVID-19 virus, other people are looking for a way to find food because the measures taken by the state of Nebraska have forced the closure of 244 institutes in the state’s school districts. without having a return date. However, this situation has not stop […]
1. Channel Your Inner Bartender. You don’t need to have eighteen bottles of arcane liqueurs and a vial of elf sweat to make a cocktail. You likely have most of what you need already. A simple search for “cocktail recipes” or a specific drink will get you on your way. 2. Make Homemade Stock. Homemade […]
1. Festival Faves. Dig through the Omaha Film Festival archives, they’ve recently posted links to dozens of films from past OFFs. It’s a curated a collection of links available on Hulu, Netflix, TubiTV and Amazon. Two inspiring documentaries to start with: “Pick of the Litter” and “Biggest Little Farm.” Full list available on the Omaha […]
Until recently Easter was a time of vacation and relaxation in some countries, today the scenario has changed. The threat of being infected with the COVID-19 virus makes us protect ourselves at home without being able to comply with religious traditions. Despite the quarantine, many parishioners have chosen to meditate and rejoice with their loved […]
1. Keeper Corner. The Lincoln Children’s Zoo has launched a digital “Keeper Corner,” posting a video every day at 3 p.m. to their social media sites with facts about an animal and an activity for kids and families. Search for Lincoln Children’s Zoo on Facebook. 2. Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is extending membership expiration […]
1. Hope and Courage Be kind to yourself and practice kindness and compassion to others. Give where you can, try to do things that give you joy. Use the phone or texting or social media to stay connected with friends (virtual happy hours are popping up) and do what you can to safely check on […]
After unemployment claims spiked to historic altitudes last week, today’s numbers show the trend continuing. Across the United States 6.6 million people have now filed for unemployment benefit claims, double the last week’s number. In Nebraska more than 25,000 have filed up nearly 9,000 from the week before when the Department of Labor said 40 […]
