There are Stories of Good Things that Need to be Told.
Let’s Go Discover them Together!
I’m Kurt. I’m naturally curious and an optimist by choice.
This blog and my social channels are built around one simple idea: go find the good. The interesting places, the delicious food, and the people and organizations doing remarkable things all around us. Sometimes that means sitting down with someone and learning about what they’ve built. Other times it means heading out, discovering something on my own, and bringing you along for the ride.
Life is short and too full to explore alone, so please join me. Follow along, send me your ideas, and tell me about the people and places I haven’t experienced yet. Most of the best stories I’ve ever come across started with someone saying, “You really have to check this out.”
Does Dave’s Hot Chicken live up to the Hype?
★★★☆☆ (3 stars) Dave's Hot Chicken offers a fiery and flavorful experience that may satisfy the chicken enthusiast. But, does it live up to all the hype it's received since coming to Omaha? Let's dive into my recent visit! I typically make and bring a salad to work...
A Timeless Retreat: Exploring Ponca, Nebraska’s Keller Pharmacy and Its Delightful Soda Fountain
Kurt & Jenny at Kellers Pharmacy in PoncaFor decades, my family has found solace in the tranquil embrace of Ponca State Park, nestled in the heart of Ponca, Nebraska. A cherished tradition since the mid-1970s, this past June we embarked on a journey 115 miles...
Visit to Chip’s Restaurant & Bar in Wahoo, Nebraska
Chip's Restaurant & Bar in Wahoo, NebraskaSaturday, January 29th was a very windy, chilly day, but beautifully sunny. Jenny and I had plans to meet her brother and sister for lunch in Wahoo, Nebraska at a restaurant called "Chip's Restaurant & Bar." Located...
Library Pub Features Omaha’s Best Selection of Whiskeys, Plus Fun, Friendly Patrons
Library Pub, owner Mark Smith seated at leftOMAHA, NEBRASKAVISITED ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022 Over the years I have heard many friends talk about Library Pub in northwest Omaha. Friday night Jenny and I wanted to try somewhere we hadn’t been, so we booked an Uber to...
Return to Duffy’s
Duffy's Tavern in Lincoln, NebraskaDuffy's Tavern LINCOLN, NEBRASKAVISITED ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021 Similar to the Sandhill Cranes going to Kearney, I migrate to Lincoln on occasion to roost at my old college bar, Duffy's Tavern. There's something special about...
Visit to Bob’s Bar in Martinsburg, Nebraska
Bob's Bar & Grill in Martinsburg, NebraskaBob's Bar & Grill MARTINSBURG, NEBRASKAVISITED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021 On our way to Ponca State Park, Jenny and I stopped for lunch at a bar & grill I have heard about many times, but had not yet been to. The...
Halloween Festivities Planned at Fort Robinson
Horse-drawn wagon rides, trick-or-treating and a chili feed will highlight the new Haunted Halloween festivities at Fort Robinson State Park in Crawford, Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 30.
Tips to Avoid Collisions with Deer while Driving
With crops being harvested and deer breeding season in full swing, deer are more common and active now than any time of the year. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission offers the following tips to help drivers avoid deer/vehicle collisions and reduce the risk of...
2022 Nebraskaland Magazine Calendar Available
The 2022 Nebraskaland Magazine calendar has been released and features gorgeous images of Nebraska’s wild places and wildlife. Available for purchase online, this 12-month glossy calendar features breathtaking photos from Nebraskaland photographers across the state....