Most of the time, I forget that anyone is going to be reading these bits of bloggery. Sure, I know that, up in Wisconsin, Sauk-Prairie’s Super Avon Woman, Diane, reads the stories now and then and, more dangerously, passes them onto my mom. And, sometimes a brother or other relative stumbles onto thekansascitychannel.com and finds [...]
Archive for January, 2007
People Actually Read This Stuff!
January 31, 2007
Pet Sounds
January 30, 2007
Well, she’s at it again. Our daughter, Samantha, has decided she wants a pet. Now, we do have a dog. In fact, we’ve always had a dog or two since all the kids were born. But, she wants something of her own. This happens every now and then. A few months ago she thought she’d [...]
Not So Smart
January 29, 2007
I felt stupid this weekend. Well, that’s not such a change from any other weekend…or weekday, for that matter. But, this past Saturday, I really felt stupid. Like I should spell “stupid,” STOOPID! I was honored to be the moderator for the three final rounds of the Science Knowledge Bowl at Rockhurst University. It is [...]
Presidential Potpourri
January 25, 2007
President Bush is paying a call on the metro today and that has me remembering my own personal encounters with our leaders over the years. Okay. I’ve never had a “personal encounter” with a president. But, I do have a long-standing interest in the presidency. Obviously, when it comes to presidential history, I’m no Michael [...]
Lucky Numbers?
January 24, 2007
My eyes are a little itchy and I feel warmer than 98.6. I have trouble concentrating…okay, more trouble than usual. My hands get clammy. My feet sweat. My toupee slips and slides and I don’t even wear one. What is my malady? A bad cold? Influenza? No. It’s POWERBALL FEVER! I am not alone. When [...]
