Isms: Views on life in rural America

A quick trip to Comstock on Saturday reinforced why I love Nebraska.

The village, nestled against the Middle Loup River and situated on the Custer and Valley county line, boasts a population of 97 souls. I’m guessing on Saturday, the population may have doubled, as out-of-town visitors strolled or drove by the massive Christmas light displays stretching from one “Welcome to Comstock” sign to the other.

Organizers boast the display contains more than a mile of lights, a dozen themed buildings and at least 400 holiday inflatables filling 20 blocks. Lighting areas are divided into themed sections...