Posted in American Countryside Louisiana

Colonists from the Canaries

Where did the bulk of the early settlers east of New Orleans originally call home?  The answer will probably surprise you, but their story is…

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Posted in American Countryside Louisiana

Keeping Out the British

When Spain acquired New Orleans and the Louisiana Territory, they had several challenges.  One of the biggest was finding folks to settle there who could…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

More Than a Winner on the Field

The goal of just about every coach is to win a game.  That certainly true of this coach, but he’ll tell you the definition of…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

Turning a Team Into a Winner

When this coach took over his new team, they hadn’t won a game the season prior.  In his first season at the helm, they won…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

Coaching At Boys Town

Kevin Kush grew up with the game of football, and today football remains a big part of his life.  However, he could have never imagined…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

Home Away From Home

It’s a home away from home…a place to come when homelife has a formidable set of challenges that keeps a young person from finding hope…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother

You may have heard the phrase, “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.”  It became the motto of this place based on a real-life event that…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

Beginnings of Boys Town

When this man saw a need about a century ago, he began his own town to help young men succeed.  Today the name of the…

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Posted in Alaska American Countryside

Inside the Ice Museum

There are many natural hot springs around the world, but it’s safe to say the man behind this one is one of the most unique…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

Super Slurper & Much More!

It’s called “Super Slurper.”  If you’ve had very young kids, you’ve probably used it and never realized it.  Even more folks don’t realize it was…

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