Family a reminder of good when bad days pile up

By Katie Kaliff Jagels, Brewster, Neb.
Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022

PPR Jagels (1).JPG — Cows are fed at the Jagels Ranch near Brewster, Neb., after the first snowfall of the season Nov. 4.
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff Jagels

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By Katie Kaliff Jagels, Brewster, Neb.

Honestly, there’s been some really great things in the last couple weeks, but as I’m writing this to you I’m just feeling kind of crabby. I can’t tell if it’s the time change or another round of sucking up flies from every window sill that’s got me feeling cranky. Regardless, I’ve just been in a mood. Jason calls off days like this “poop sandwiches,” and I guess I’m just in a big old footlong size sandwich of it right now.

PPR Jagels (3).JPG — Cattle graze on snowy grass at the Jagels Ranch near Brewster, Neb.
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff Jagels

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PPR Jagels (5).JPG — Cattle feed on the snow-covered Nebraska Sandhills in early November.
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff Jagels

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PPR Jagels (2).JPG — Cows eat at the bunk on the Jagels Ranch. An early November thunderstorm brought a skiff of snow Nov. 4.
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff Jagels

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PPR Jagels (4).JPG — Grandma Janet Kaliff and Grandpa Charles Kaliff on their wedding day. A recent family gathering brought up memories of her late grandma and her fine qualities for granddaughter Katie Kaliff Jagels.
Submitted photo

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