August here in Nebraska is sweltering. Not only do the temperatures reach the high 90s, but the humidity is suffocating.
Articles by Betty Vertin
I’m no longer a young mom, but I was once. In fact, I was a very young first-time mom, as…
Years ago, I had my colors done: I’m a winter. Dark blues, greens, scarlets, royal hues, red, black, and hot…
July is my favorite month. Many people who know me might be surprised by that, as they’re aware that I’m…
Summer vacation in the Midwest typically begins in mid-May, and kids return to school by mid-August. Here in Nebraska, that…
Late afternoon sunlight drifts into the house, brightening the blue paint on the walls. The room feels cheery and welcoming.
Here in the Midwest, June brings warmer temperatures. I live in Nebraska, where warmer weather is welcome after bitterly cold…
I’m a mother of seven and a caregiver to the three of my sons who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy…
When I think about my son Charlie, I always remember my pregnancy with him. I’d taken a home test and…
Once again, I’m writing from an uncomfortable chair in an infusion room as my son Max participates in a clinical…