On his own for Dinner
Tom-isms
Time for Farming
Around the town of Huron, SD
From the memoir...
100

This Omaha Hageman favorite is an anagram for

“Slim Dad Online.”

Don and Millies

100

Another name for the Bible, this term reflects the affectionate familiarity many Christians feel for the word of God. It sure did help some travel anxiety in Germany 2010.

The Good Book

100

Breeding new plants from their parent plants is referred to as this verb, an action which lends itself to the ability to split and transplant hostas.

Propogate

100

"Rockets headed to the moon" could be the slogan for this park where the Hageman kids spent many childhood summer days. 

Astro Park

100

This is the year that the trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg bega, Catcher in the Rye was published, and the first NBA all star was played. It was also the year TSPH came into this world.

1951

200

This restaurant chain, named after a main character from the novel Treasure Island, is home to what the Center for Science in the Public Interest (nutrition and health policy watchdog group) the worst restaurant meal in America, noting that it contained 33 grams of trans fat, 19 grams of saturated fat, 1,320 calories, and almost 3,700 milligrams of sodium.

Long John Silvers

200

This phrase is defined as a remarkable or outstanding person or thing of its kind.

A Humdinger

200

Undoubtedly the most common plant to be found in the Hageman gardens, this plant is the ideal crop for shade stricken yards.

Hostas

200

Huron, SD is the county seat of this county.

Beadle County

200

This is the business school that Tom attended in Souix Falls.

Nettleton Business College

300

Originally started by a 19 year-old as a hot dog stand, this franchise-based chain now serves something quite different and includes a menu item that includes Tom's name. 

Jimmy John's

300

This analogy, reflecting abundance of an item, has its origins in a medication that was patented in 1868 and touted to cure headache, constipation, reflux, and gallstones.

As Carter's has pills

300

This landscaping favorite takes its name from a Latin word which describes their ripe seed pods as not being able to wait to burst open, as they often open from even a light touch.

Impatiens

300

The World's largest pheasant can be seen perched in front of this fine dining and bowling establishment. An early workplace for Tom. 

The Plains

300

These were the team favorites of TSPH back in the day. For Football and Baseball

Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Indians

400

The loading zone at this establishment is sure to make anyone upset.

Chipotle

400

Careful not to get burned here, as Tom often does if he doesn't look in the bag before leaving.

Pantera

400

This type of rose are known for their easy care, extended blooming season with repeat flowering, and increased disease resistance when compared to traditional tea roses.

Knock-out Roses

400

Get Active! This place has been know to show up in a fishbowl or two.

The Nordby Center

400

At this well-known tourist spot in Germany in the spring of 2016, Tom let other tourists know that he "spoke English"

Neuschwanstein Castle


500

Some may say this brunch spot could be Little Bo Peep's favorite as well. 

Le Peep

500

The most important meal of the day. 

Breaksfast

500

Still eagerly awaiting  an invitation to this Omaha event to show off all the crops. 

Munroe-Meyer Garden Walk

500
This was the name of the hotel/inn where Tom ran into some national politicians while bellhopping.

Hickory House Motor Inn

500

This is the infamous winning word in the Beadle County Spelling Bee during Tom's 1st grade year. Not to be confused with a popular cereal type. 

Barn

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