What's In This Blog

I created this blog for my journal. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this blog I keep many of the things I come across as a member of the church. I also share my experiences on the ACE Train and getting to work, my experiences in Manteca where we have lived for three years, and other things I think are noticeable.

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Charles Schwab Field: Home of College World Series of Baseball

 The Charles Schwab Baseball Field host the college world series every year.  They are also the home field for Creighton Baseball.  It is located on Cumming Street between 13th and 10th.  It took the place of Rosenblatt Stadium which was demolished for zoo parking. 








looking through the stadium you can see the Fertile Ground Mural

Friday, May 22, 2026

Durham History Museum: Green Book, 1939 Golden Spike celebration and Legos.

 We prevued some history, but the kids have more fun playing.  They had a hands-on Lego exhibit.  The also regularly have a wall to put Legos and spell something.  History was the Green Book for the Black motorist which was necessary due to Jim Crow and racial discrimination.  The 1939 celebration of the Union Pacific Movie and the Golden Spike.  





Downtown Papillion, First Street Plaza, City Park

 Papillion down town is very interesting with old buildings and historical plaques.  There is also the theme of butterflies, including a butterfly mural.  Throughout Papillion there are butterfly benches, and one is on Washington in this area.  There is also a nice flower garden, girl with butterfly statue and water feature.



mural downtown







                                                                     First Street Plaza


fireman butterfly






                                                                               City Park
Scout cabin


City Park under construction

This trail goes to the butterfly mural

on the bridge


Thursday, May 21, 2026

Veteran's Memorial and Art at Sarpy County Courthouse

 The Sarpy County Courthouse is at the corner of 370 and Washington/84th in Papillion.  It includes court in the middle, correctional custody area to the west and the administrative building on the east side.  Among other things there is a veterans memorial, a butterfly bench and a couple buffalo benches.  In the administrative area there is a memorial to victims of crime

outside the courthouse



in the administrative area

outside the courthouse




Papillion Butterfly Mural

 The Papillion Butterfly Mural is under the bridge that travels over Papillion Creek on Washington.  It is vibrant with a yellow sun and then eight butterflies.  It is accessed from City Park.