I recently returned from a trip to Seattle. I’ve been in Seattle in February before, and I noticed on those trips that spring seems to come to that area sooner than to Kansas City, even though Seattle is farther north. It must be because the temperatures are less extreme and there is more moisture. This […]
A few days ago, my husband and I ate at the Corner Cafe in Riverside, Missouri. We’ve been there for many meals, but noticed something new this time. The decor at the Corner Cafe tends toward the old and homey. In a room where we’ve eaten often, beside a table where I think we’ve sat
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This month’s full moon is apparently a “micromoon” which looks smaller than most full moons, because it is farther from the Earth. But I thought last night’s moon was lovely nonetheless. Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned to writing, Theresa was an attorney, mediator, and
I am sooo glad to be almost a week into the shortest month of the year. I can’t wait for longer days without gloves and scarves and coats. We’ve had a surprisingly warm weekend, so I went out and poked around in the yard a bit today. And was cheered to see signs of spring.
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I finally got a chance to visit the Maya exhibit at Union Station. Lots of history, artifacts and videos telling the story of this interesting civilization. My daughter and I had a great time looking at all the interesting artifacts and their description. One of the more interesting items was an incredibly heavy ball they
Much of the nation has had dreadful weather this winter. But in Kansas City we’ve been relatively fortunate. We had bitter cold just before Christmas, but have had mostly mild weather since then. This week, it looks like we’ll have a brief cold spell, then return to the 50s. That’s warm enough for a walk,
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About a year ago, I was in line at the post office. When the woman in front of me reached the clerk, she asked about mailing human ashes. The clerk handed her a form. “Here, fill this out.” I was flabbergasted. The Post Office has a form for mailing cremated remains? Well, last week, I
If you haven’t voted early, be sure to vote today. Whatever your political persuasion. Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about settling the American West. Before she turned to writing, Theresa was an attorney, mediator, and human resources executive. Follow Theresa on her website, https://TheresaHuppAuthor.com, or on her Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TheresaHuppAuthor. theresahuppauthor.com/
Me dance? Not on your life! Alas, I didn’t have a chance to say “no.” Pamela B. EglinskiAuthor of six novels: historical fiction, time travel, suspense, and women’s fiction. www.pamelabeglinski.com/
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Homes nearby are illuminated by the brilliant leaves! OOOOOH Kansas!
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