The holiday season is here, and with it come festive decorations and blooming holiday plants. While these plants brighten our homes, some have a more dangerous side. Think you know which holiday favorites are safe—and which ones aren’t?

People often talk about having a “gut feeling” or are told to “listen to their gut” when making a decision. Do you know what your gut is trying to tell you? There are multiple things that your digestive system can do to get your attention. Do you know what your body is trying to tell you?

This country is the greatest in the history of the world – free, strong, resilient, a land of unending opportunity. The American people are blessed beyond measure, but the brazen, public assassination of Charlie Kirk just over a month ago knocked all of us back onto our heels.

It’s been nearly three weeks since Democrats voted to shut down the federal government. The frustration across the country is real — and I share it. But when moments like this arise, I remind myself why I came to Washington in the first place.

Just like trees and turf, perennial plants need some fall TLC. The care they receive now can make a big difference in how they perform next year. Dividing perennials at the right time ensures they’ll have enough time to root and recover before blooming again.

You’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot. You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up, trying to stretch the muscle and waiting for the cramp to release.

Let’s call her Sarah, although that wasn’t her name. I’d had the privilege of delivering her, and the fun of watching her grow into a precocious toddler, with an impish smile and a joyous laugh. Then I had the responsibility of explaining her autopsy report to her devastated parents.

Last week, I addressed the completely avoidable disaster that struck Washington. It’s now been 10 days since congressional Democrats voted to shut down the federal government.

For the second week, the government is shutdown. Government services have diminished or stopped. Senate Democrats want to hold rural Nebraskans’ healthcare hostage. Important programs like telehealth have lapsed. This is what a Schumer Shutdown looks like.

It’s difficult to grab kids attention when it comes to the perils of social media. I’m going to share a story of what happened to my house this week, albeit a little embarrassing, in hopes that it might hit a little closer to home, thus making those warnings mean a little more.