March 2023

Former state poet, Lincoln photographer collaborate on unique rural exhibit

Photographer Michael Farrell and former State Poet Twyla Hansen have collaborated on a unique exhibit seeking to provide “clear-eyed views” of rural Nebraska. “Seen in Otoe County” is a collection of 61 photographs accompanied by 30 poems in an exhibit that opened Friday, March 3, at the WallSpace-LNK gallery, at 1624 S.

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Maybe, Just Maybe…

with Phyllis Buell I’m Back! And – I’m hopeful that just maybe the Jinx that has followed me on vacations for years has finally run its course! Vacation “goofs” over the years would surely stretch the mind to make them up. But they were all true.

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Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that millions of Americans experience traumatic brain injuries each year. In addition, each year around 1.5 million registered hospital admissions are related to traumatic brain injury in European countries. Studies indicate 69 million cases of traumatic brain injury are reported worldwide each year. Recovery from a traumatic brain injury can be lengthy. However, each incident is different and recovery rates and levels of disability after injury vary. A person with traumatic brain injury may need specialized medical attention and therapy. Recovery rates are higher in cases of mild to moderate traumatic injury. TBI further reports recovery statistics in moderate cases are approximately 60 percent, and about 25 percent are left with some disability. Mild injury cases often have good prognoses, but persistent neuropsychological deficits. Severe cases have the worst prognosis, with only around 25 to 30 percent resulting in positive outcomes.

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The role of nature in home design in the years ahead

Outdoor living spaces were prioritized during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when public gatherings were greatly limited and individuals were urged to stay home as much as possible. Such demands have had a ripple effect on various industries, including home design. According to a survey conducted by the New Home Trends Institute in collaboration with Pro Builder, 58 percent of the more than 300 residential architects, designers and design-minded builders who participated said connection to the outdoors/nature will be an important influence on their design choices in the years to come. In addition, 45 percent of respondents indicated increased attention will be afforded to outdoor entertaining spaces.

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