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    “ And I will put enmity (open hostility) Between you and the woman, And between your seed (offspring) and her Seed; He shall [fatally] bruise your head, … more
Mark your calendars and attend this year’s annual NE-Brass-ka Brass Quintet and Melody Chimers Christmas Concert at the Lyons Public Library on Saturday December 9 th at 2pm! Admission is free, … more
I admit it, for the last 15 years or so, I have partaken in the yearly tradition of B lack F riday shopping. In the past I have pre planned, woke up well before the sun, froze in lines with … more
I have said it before and I am sure I will say it so many times again. There are times in life that you have to take care of yourself, if not for any other reason than your own sanity. For a … more
    Hello! Happy almost Thanksgiving! It has been a good week here at Happy Days and we ended it with a bang! Thank you everyone who came to eat Friday. It was such a delight to … more
  Have you ever sat and wondered who originally came up with the idea or creations of those anticipated balloons that we see every year on television for the annual Macy’s Day parade? … more
      Sing praise to the LORD, you saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. Psalm 30:4   Life is filled with ups and … more
The Park, that's what it has been called as long as I can remember. Just, the Park. Such a generic term for such a multifaceted place in Oakland. Growing up here I remember so many things we did in … more
Helping instill manners in children, adults will often remind them to remember their Ps and Qs. Although the origin is not agreed upon, several explanations have been given. First, the lowercase … more
For the last 55 years, the lyrics of Led Zeppelin's music have intrigued generations. We asked, “What is your favorite Led Zeppelin lyric and why?” Mia Linder Mia Linder shared … more
Our Caregivers appreciation dinner was well attended with 30 guests and great food. Thanks to Memories for preparing a great tasting Thanksgiving meal. Our Caregivers group will meet on Nov. 27th at … more
Hopefully this week you will be able to gather with family and consume way too many calories! I know at three family meals that we have scheduled, I will definitely be eating too much! As I do, I … more
What do you want in life? Are your goals realistic? What if you never got that thing? Would your life have been a waste? For instance, when I was young I wanted to be rich, and I've heard the same … more
Greetings from Golden Oaks! The craft ladies had a lot of fun making and decorating their snowmen hats. Thank you to Carolyn Stengel for assisting us with this project. Dr. Wolken will be … more
Of all the statements made by Christ during His time here on earth, there is one that stands out for being the most obvious truth that could be stated concerning our existence. “In this world … more
      Praise the Lord ! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful. Psalm 147:1 (NKJV)   The Psalmist … more
  Hello! Did you miss this article last week? I always have the best intentions to get this article written on Friday but sometimes I don’t. Sorry! I can’t believe this month is … more
      One thing that I have been reminded of over the last couple of weeks is the importance of being honest when it comes to your health. As an EMT I am … more
Last week, I got upset with someone, or more accurately, someone became upset with me, which "caused" me to become upset with them. I was feeling quite emotional at the time (I had knee surgery last … more
Greetings from Golden Oaks! We are so grateful for this beautiful weather we have been having. Hoping it sticks around until maybe Dec. 24th! The Golden Oaks monthly board meeting will be on … more
Sometimes it is easy to get comfortable with success as if it is a norm. Not to pick on Cornhuskers Football and may Coach Rhule continue to move the program forward, but the last 25 years have been … more
For my readers that are wondering , m y mother-in-law, whom I spoke of in my previous column, is doing very well. She came through the surgery with flying colors. While there have been some sleepless … more
    Last week during story-time we used our imaginations as we traveled back in time to 1620! We set sail in search of new land while we journeyed across the sea aboard the … more
As a child, I remember my dad, who was also a pastor, pounding the pulpit sometimes. He did not do it often, but it was certainly memorable. He was a little bit scary, which was likely his … more
Greetings from Golden Oaks! We will be holding another Medicare sign up on Nov. 6th and November 9th. Please call if you want to schedule an appointment. Our next meal will be on Nov. 7th at 12 … more
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