Apocalypse
There is nothing that echos post Apocalypse, like Kansas in the winter time. Barren of snow to cloak her naked landscapes that have even leached the blue from the sky above. Earth shades of dirt and stone punctuated with ice. The
Apocalypse
There is nothing that echos post Apocalypse, like Kansas in the winter time. Barren of snow to cloak her naked landscapes that have even leached the blue from the sky above. Earth shades of dirt and stone punctuated with ice. The
Bridge to Insanity
One of the first items of business tackled by the first Kansas territorial legislature in 1855 was what to do with those of an unsound mind. Not to say that Kansas has or has
Bridge to Insanity
One of the first items of business tackled by the first Kansas territorial legislature in 1855 was what to do with those of an unsound mind. Not to say that Kansas has or has
Beautiful Nightmares
As a supporter of all things local and a big fan of local music, I would be remiss if I didn’t feature this young artist if for nothing more than to be able to say ‘I knew him when..” In
Beautiful Nightmares
As a supporter of all things local and a big fan of local music, I would be remiss if I didn’t feature this young artist if for nothing more than to be able to say ‘I knew him when..” In
Pennies for Parker
After the snow had started to melt and the roads begin to clear, I made a journey I have been meaning to make for a while. After a brief detour in the Jazz district, I drove down Truman Road, through
Pennies for Parker
After the snow had started to melt and the roads begin to clear, I made a journey I have been meaning to make for a while. After a brief detour in the Jazz district, I drove down Truman Road, through
Add ingredients, stir until Haunted.
“The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?” Edgar Allan Poe Sitting picturesque on the banks of the muddy Missouri River, is Atchison,
Add ingredients, stir until Haunted.
“The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?” Edgar Allan Poe Sitting picturesque on the banks of the muddy Missouri River, is Atchison,
Tomorrow is Another Day
Just when I think the weekend can’t get any worse after the Kansas Jayhawks lose to Northern Illinois despite taking the lead in the third quarter; then my New Orleans Saints completely fold in the fourth quarter and lose to
Tomorrow is Another Day
Just when I think the weekend can’t get any worse after the Kansas Jayhawks lose to Northern Illinois despite taking the lead in the third quarter; then my New Orleans Saints completely fold in the fourth quarter and lose to
The Gem
Glowing brightly, it’s blue and red neon reflected in the polished steel of the art deco polished steel frames of its facade, the Gem proudly stands as a window onto Kansas City’s past and a venue to some of today’s
The Gem
Glowing brightly, it’s blue and red neon reflected in the polished steel of the art deco polished steel frames of its facade, the Gem proudly stands as a window onto Kansas City’s past and a venue to some of today’s
The Patchwork Girl of Oz
While researching some old movies for an upcoming blog, I found this little treasure and thought I would share it with all of you. Made in 1914, as a set of movies made by the Oz Film Manufacturing Co., this
The Patchwork Girl of Oz
While researching some old movies for an upcoming blog, I found this little treasure and thought I would share it with all of you. Made in 1914, as a set of movies made by the Oz Film Manufacturing Co., this
The Long Road to Redemption
This weekend those brave boys in blue have another chance to redeem themselves, but after last weekend, they are finding the long road to redemption much harder than they had imagined. Not long ago, the oranges in Lawrence, Kansas never
The Long Road to Redemption
This weekend those brave boys in blue have another chance to redeem themselves, but after last weekend, they are finding the long road to redemption much harder than they had imagined. Not long ago, the oranges in Lawrence, Kansas never
the Nestea Plunge
When did summer make a comeback? I have had enough of the heat. I am protesting by staying in this swimming pool and listening to surf rock until my feet turn to prunes. Here’s an end of the summer surf
the Nestea Plunge
When did summer make a comeback? I have had enough of the heat. I am protesting by staying in this swimming pool and listening to surf rock until my feet turn to prunes. Here’s an end of the summer surf
Hot Child in the City
For too long have we suffered under this record breaking heat wave. While further east they talk of floods and massive thunderstorm, we have past the heat and drought records that preceded the great Dust Bowl in the Thirties. The summer
Hot Child in the City
For too long have we suffered under this record breaking heat wave. While further east they talk of floods and massive thunderstorm, we have past the heat and drought records that preceded the great Dust Bowl in the Thirties. The summer
Make Thee the Corn
I had a dream. A dream that I can’t remember no matter how hard I try, save one little snippet. Bette Davis was in it. She was dressed in Quaker black and had a white close fitting bonnet. Upon her
Make Thee the Corn
I had a dream. A dream that I can’t remember no matter how hard I try, save one little snippet. Bette Davis was in it. She was dressed in Quaker black and had a white close fitting bonnet. Upon her
Summertime Blues
I’m lazy and it’s really hot here. I offer that not as an excuse for not posting, simply as a statement. For two weeks now we have been breaking records with temperatures well over 100 degrees and no rain.
Summertime Blues
I’m lazy and it’s really hot here. I offer that not as an excuse for not posting, simply as a statement. For two weeks now we have been breaking records with temperatures well over 100 degrees and no rain.
Bloom
All of a sudden I looked around me And found the whole world in bloom. Then I fell in love with the universe all over again.
Alone on the Hill
“No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream. Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within; it had
Alone on the Hill
“No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream. Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within; it had
Sunday Drive
All of a sudden last week it got hot. Not that scorching overbearing heat of the dog days, but those warm sunny days have returned early this year and the city was buzzing with life. I have been feeling discombobulated.
Sunday Drive
All of a sudden last week it got hot. Not that scorching overbearing heat of the dog days, but those warm sunny days have returned early this year and the city was buzzing with life. I have been feeling discombobulated.
Standing on the Brink
When I was in elementary school we took a field trip. I remember the trip and the feeling it left me with to this day. We left Frankfurt am Main early in the morning and boarded a bus that took
Standing on the Brink
When I was in elementary school we took a field trip. I remember the trip and the feeling it left me with to this day. We left Frankfurt am Main early in the morning and boarded a bus that took
Where is my mind?
It’s warming up. The temperature is now approaching 70′s on some days. Still no snow, but no spring yet either. Just endless browns punctuated by the occasional brilliant sunset. This time of year always seems to take my energy,
Where is my mind?
It’s warming up. The temperature is now approaching 70′s on some days. Still no snow, but no spring yet either. Just endless browns punctuated by the occasional brilliant sunset. This time of year always seems to take my energy,
From Ashes to Immortality
The war is over. Over a century the battles have raged on both sides of the border, resulting in the loss of countless homes, over 300 deaths and one ghost wandering a down town hotel in Lawrence, Kansas. The battle
From Ashes to Immortality
The war is over. Over a century the battles have raged on both sides of the border, resulting in the loss of countless homes, over 300 deaths and one ghost wandering a down town hotel in Lawrence, Kansas. The battle
Vacant Hearts
neglected city streets of faded colors it’s glory in days long since past like a bride whose lost her blush bed grown cold forgotten warped empty.
Vacant Hearts
neglected city streets of faded colors it’s glory in days long since past like a bride whose lost her blush bed grown cold forgotten warped empty.
Be my Valentine
Streetlights on the dark road shining happily in complete oblivion. For the innocent will never last unless they are bent on eating sunflowers. Happy Valentine’s Day to all my friends and followers!
Be my Valentine
Streetlights on the dark road shining happily in complete oblivion. For the innocent will never last unless they are bent on eating sunflowers. Happy Valentine’s Day to all my friends and followers!
Snow at Last!
This morning I awoke to a fresh white blanket of snow. It was a nice snow, the big fluffy kind and a decent depth; about 2-3 inches and still falling. I watched through the kitchen window while drinking the morning
Snow at Last!
This morning I awoke to a fresh white blanket of snow. It was a nice snow, the big fluffy kind and a decent depth; about 2-3 inches and still falling. I watched through the kitchen window while drinking the morning
Wandering the West Bottoms
The rain finally came last night. It came softly last night and stayed thru today, at first a gentle shower and continued as a fine mist, covering all who dare linger for long without cover. The weatherman on KCTV 5
Wandering the West Bottoms
The rain finally came last night. It came softly last night and stayed thru today, at first a gentle shower and continued as a fine mist, covering all who dare linger for long without cover. The weatherman on KCTV 5
Like my world, I am on fire.
The first in time and the first in importance of the influences upon the mind is that of nature. Every day, the sun; and after sunset, night and her stars. Ever the winds blow; ever the grass grows. Ralph Waldo
Like my world, I am on fire.
The first in time and the first in importance of the influences upon the mind is that of nature. Every day, the sun; and after sunset, night and her stars. Ever the winds blow; ever the grass grows. Ralph Waldo
Blasé
Yes, once again I am remiss in updating my blog, but you see, I have a great excuse! I have been on vacation over Christmas and am now paying the price. I had so much fun not working, that I
Blasé
Yes, once again I am remiss in updating my blog, but you see, I have a great excuse! I have been on vacation over Christmas and am now paying the price. I had so much fun not working, that I
All That Kansas City Jazz
There is a magic time in the city that only a select few get to see…the newspaper distributors, the night watchmen, the milk man and me. A time when the city sleeps and the streets are empty, the party is
All That Kansas City Jazz
There is a magic time in the city that only a select few get to see…the newspaper distributors, the night watchmen, the milk man and me. A time when the city sleeps and the streets are empty, the party is
Merry Christmas to all…and to all a goodnight.
May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through! I encourage each and everyone to reach out to others, in whatever way you are most comfortable with. Don’t let the new year find you complaining, but
Merry Christmas to all…and to all a goodnight.
May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through! I encourage each and everyone to reach out to others, in whatever way you are most comfortable with. Don’t let the new year find you complaining, but
The Devil & Stull, Kansas
The sleepy town of Stull, Kansas My grandmother always told me never to be afraid of cemeteries. She said it wasn’t ‘dead folks’ one needed worry about, it was ‘the live ones you have to watch out for’. Armed with
The Devil & Stull, Kansas
The sleepy town of Stull, Kansas My grandmother always told me never to be afraid of cemeteries. She said it wasn’t ‘dead folks’ one needed worry about, it was ‘the live ones you have to watch out for’. Armed with
Quote of the Day
“I see all this potential, and I see it squandered. God damn it, an entire generation pumping gas, waiting tables – slaves with white collars. Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy
Quote of the Day
“I see all this potential, and I see it squandered. God damn it, an entire generation pumping gas, waiting tables – slaves with white collars. Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy
The Union Station Massacre
Union Station in Kansas City has a unique ghost. Completed in 1914, Union Station has seen many dramas played out in its vaulted halls; during World War I it even housed a morgue in the basement to store the
The Union Station Massacre
Union Station in Kansas City has a unique ghost. Completed in 1914, Union Station has seen many dramas played out in its vaulted halls; during World War I it even housed a morgue in the basement to store the
Apple
Red nectarous jacket peeled off slowly. Your voluptuous white flesh tempts me so; I admire your raw nudity. BwF repost
Apple
Red nectarous jacket peeled off slowly. Your voluptuous white flesh tempts me so; I admire your raw nudity. BwF repost
My love.
He is the first to greet me every morning. He lays with me in the dark all night. He protects me from creepy crawlies, without ever thinking of himself. He stays by my side until we have to part for
My love.
He is the first to greet me every morning. He lays with me in the dark all night. He protects me from creepy crawlies, without ever thinking of himself. He stays by my side until we have to part for
Whistlestop
The east side of Lawrence has a very unique and special place that I love to visit. It’s straight out of the Twilight Zone, or at least you might think you are starring in one stepping inside. It is a
Whistlestop
The east side of Lawrence has a very unique and special place that I love to visit. It’s straight out of the Twilight Zone, or at least you might think you are starring in one stepping inside. It is a
Gallery in the Dirt
I like to explore, one of most favorite past times is investigating old, forgotten houses and buildings – my own version of barely legal urban exploration. As age tames me, I am more loath to go into places I know
Gallery in the Dirt
I like to explore, one of most favorite past times is investigating old, forgotten houses and buildings – my own version of barely legal urban exploration. As age tames me, I am more loath to go into places I know
Curiosity
Little girl white frock, touches Death: a morbid old man, ever so lightly with the wondering sparkling wand of infantile curiosity.
Curiosity
Little girl white frock, touches Death: a morbid old man, ever so lightly with the wondering sparkling wand of infantile curiosity.
Quote of the Day
As God is my witness, as God is my witness they’re not going to lick me. I’m going to live through this and when it’s all over, I’ll never be hungry again. No, nor any of my folk. If I
Quote of the Day
As God is my witness, as God is my witness they’re not going to lick me. I’m going to live through this and when it’s all over, I’ll never be hungry again. No, nor any of my folk. If I
They’re coming to get you, Barbara!
This past Thursday a scene that is becoming more and more familiar across America played out on the streets of downtown. The 5th annual Zombie Walk took place to raise money for the Humane Society. Over 800 participants donned make
They’re coming to get you, Barbara!
This past Thursday a scene that is becoming more and more familiar across America played out on the streets of downtown. The 5th annual Zombie Walk took place to raise money for the Humane Society. Over 800 participants donned make
Lackadaisical
lack·a·dai·si·cal [lak-uh-dey-zi-kuhl] without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic. lazy, indolent. Lackadaisical, it rolls off one’s tongue so melodious, so charming. An amusing word to describe my exact attitude towards my online life lately. Where once I used to live online, now there are days just logging
Lackadaisical
lack·a·dai·si·cal [lak-uh-dey-zi-kuhl] without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic. lazy, indolent. Lackadaisical, it rolls off one’s tongue so melodious, so charming. An amusing word to describe my exact attitude towards my online life lately. Where once I used to live online, now there are days just logging
Garden
If I were a Garden, I would be secret, Dark clover hues over Sandalwood, cast in tendrils of shadow, locked up in perfidious gloom with the tinkling of frigid metal. And you would be my key. If I were a
Garden
If I were a Garden, I would be secret, Dark clover hues over Sandalwood, cast in tendrils of shadow, locked up in perfidious gloom with the tinkling of frigid metal. And you would be my key. If I were a
Quote of the Day
I am doomed to an eternity of compulsive work. No set goal achieved satisfies. Success only breeds a new goal. The golden apple devoured has seeds. It is endless. Bette Davis
Quote of the Day
I am doomed to an eternity of compulsive work. No set goal achieved satisfies. Success only breeds a new goal. The golden apple devoured has seeds. It is endless. Bette Davis
Sunrise
With a furious velocity, the young ones ate the sunrise with the raging hunger that comes only with the excitement of raw flesh and the secrecy of dissonant echoes. Skin face, feel legs lips linger tongue sand touch eyes. Heart.
Sunrise
With a furious velocity, the young ones ate the sunrise with the raging hunger that comes only with the excitement of raw flesh and the secrecy of dissonant echoes. Skin face, feel legs lips linger tongue sand touch eyes. Heart.
That old black magic…..
Oh, there is voodoo in your words, and your wrists tell jingle-jangle of shiny metal bangles, of gold and silver found in sun-shy caves. Out of the gaze of your dark cemetery eyes, shooting stars come my way, I glow
That old black magic…..
Oh, there is voodoo in your words, and your wrists tell jingle-jangle of shiny metal bangles, of gold and silver found in sun-shy caves. Out of the gaze of your dark cemetery eyes, shooting stars come my way, I glow
Hero
One of my fondest memories as a child is that of watching Muhammed Ali fights with my father. I can still remember sitting on the floor with my dog Beau at the foot of my dad’s big black leather Lazy-boy
Hero
One of my fondest memories as a child is that of watching Muhammed Ali fights with my father. I can still remember sitting on the floor with my dog Beau at the foot of my dad’s big black leather Lazy-boy
Life isn’t worth the Candle
Brash, blond, and beautiful, Thelma Todd was Depression-era Hollywood’s Queen of Comedy - superstar living a wild life of dangerous excess. Thelma Todd, once known as ‘the Ice-Cream Blonde’ and as ‘Hot Toddy’ to her friends, is now largely remembered as the victim
Life isn’t worth the Candle
Brash, blond, and beautiful, Thelma Todd was Depression-era Hollywood’s Queen of Comedy - superstar living a wild life of dangerous excess. Thelma Todd, once known as ‘the Ice-Cream Blonde’ and as ‘Hot Toddy’ to her friends, is now largely remembered as the victim
