by Diane Karr | Mar 1, 2023
Among the first signs of spring on our farm are garden seed catalogs in the mailbox, baby calves on the ground, conversations about planting corn and track meets on the calendar. Themes of planning and preparation are discussed at our kitchen table, whether related to...
by Diane Karr | Dec 28, 2020
Growing up on a farm as a kid, I was often asked to listen up when the weather was on TV. Today, the conversation centers around the overall climate as much as the local daily weather. How can we make a meaningful impact when caring for our climate? This is a relevant...
by Diane Karr | Jul 29, 2020
CommonGround volunteer Diane Karr shares her recipe for Popsicles with Pure Nebraska viewers. Popsicles 1 3 oz. pkg Jello1 .16 oz. pkg Kool-Aid1 cup sugar2 cups hot water2 cups cold water Mix Jello, Kool-Aid, sugar and hot water.Stir until dissolved.Add 2 cups...
by Diane Karr | Dec 22, 2019
How does the nutritional value of food today compare to the past? It’s pretty similar, actually. Do we really need to consume more foods than previous generations did to obtain adequate nutrients? No, but there’s a persistent myth in circulation that there’s a...
by Diane Karr | Sep 2, 2019
The center of the tailgating universe may or may not be in Nebraska, but in my opinion nobody does it better! If you’ve ever spent a Husker football game day anywhere near Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium, you’ve experienced the incredible energy of a crowd that knows how...
