Category Archives: omaha

Flowers for Algae-non?

Posted on 13 August 2016 by Steve Caplan

I am delighted to report that I am now happily entrenched in my new environment–just 2 miles west of my previous home–here at the western edge of the city of Omaha. “Chez Ginger,” as we have named our new place … Continue reading →

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The Wandering Jew

Posted on 5 June 2016 by Steve Caplan

New view from our back deck. The path around the lake is precisely 1 mile. Condemned to eternally wander from place to place? I guess that could describe my life.

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Fire and ice (water) — parallels to inflammation

Posted on 20 February 2016 by Steve Caplan

The hallway in front of my lab space filled with fans for drying the moisture. Things have been a little hectic around here recently. And to make things even more challenging, there was a fire on the floor above me … Continue reading →

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Libraries, technology and e-books–go with the flow…

Posted on 20 December 2015 by Steve Caplan

Libraries are becoming virtual, and there are some distinct advantages… Technology is changing the world, and libraries are picking up on the changes. As a long-time library patron, it has not been uncommon for me to head out to the … Continue reading →

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Beertown: anatomy of an American town

Posted on 25 October 2015 by Steve Caplan

Omaha may not be known as a Mecca of the arts, but for a mid-sized Midwestern US city, there is no shortage of good theater. No, it’s not Broadway – although we do get the occasional traveling Broadway show that … Continue reading →

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Ring the bell for tea, Kitty!

Posted on 8 June 2014 by Steve Caplan

My family and I are big fans of Jane Austen. We particularly like the mid-1990s BBC version of Pride and Prejudice featuring Jennifer Ehle and a rather youthful-looking Colin Firth. Having seen the series a gazillion times, the hysterical voice … Continue reading →

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100 years of…. biochemistry!

Posted on 31 May 2014 by Steve Caplan

No, not 100 Years of Solitude – Biochemistry! Last week was a very special occasion in our department – the celebration of 100 years of existence of our department, the Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB). 100 years is … Continue reading →

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Reading into a major lifetime change?

Posted on 25 May 2014 by Steve Caplan

Last Sunday, I celebrated the publication of “A Degree of Betrayal” by doing a book signing at Omaha’s best book store, “The Bookworm.” My son baked brownies, my editor prepared a short passage for me to read as an introduction, … Continue reading →

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My fair book

Posted on 23 February 2014 by Steve Caplan

Yesterday afternoon I participated in the Omaha Public Library’s annual author fair, featuring (mostly) local authors and their books. The highlight, of course, was my own table featuring the “new genre of Lab Lit” and my 3 modest contributions to … Continue reading →

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A week of betrayal

Posted on 7 December 2013 by Steve Caplan

Winter has finally arrived here in Nebraska; from mid-50 degree F weather just a few days ago, we hit a chilly low of 1 degree F early this morning. Even some of the local youth actually abandoned their gym shorts … Continue reading →

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