While I was completely immersed in the Tallgrass Film Festival and did not have time for my daily posts, I remained aware of the little and not-so-little things throughout the weekend. Day #17: bicycles My husband and I love our bicycles. Purchased from garage sales or found discarded alongside dumpsters, we cherish time riding the … Continue reading Day #17, 18 & 19 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Bicycles, birthdays and film
Author: MermaidofthePlains
Day #16 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: A walk through campus
On a crisp, fall morning, there is nothing I enjoy more than walking through campus. Now, I love walking on campus anytime, but when the leaves are changing and the newness of the academic year is fresh upon the breeze, that is when I feel most connected. This morning, the air felt clean as I walked in … Continue reading Day #16 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: A walk through campus
Day #15 of Wild and Exciting Things: Just a little thing called Tallgrass Film Festival
Tallgrass Film Festival opened with the screening of Life Itself, a film that follows the journey of Roger Ebert. If you get a chance, you must see this film. Our evening began with the screening at the historical Orpheum Theater, included beers from Tallgrass Brewing Company (Zombie Monkey is excellent!) and was followed by the opening night party at … Continue reading Day #15 of Wild and Exciting Things: Just a little thing called Tallgrass Film Festival
Day #14 of Wild and Exciting Things: Fleece
Karl Lagerfield once said, “Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants.” Sorry, Karl. I disagree. Sweatpants are a reward after a long successful day. After eight to nine hours of click-clicking through clinic halls in black dress pants, blouse or sweater, fully accessorized and just … Continue reading Day #14 of Wild and Exciting Things: Fleece
Day #13 of Wild and Exciting Things: Lanyards with cool stuff attached
Tallgrass Film Festival begins this Wednesday. If you've never attended the film festival or, heaven forbid, don't know anything about the festival, please click on the links to learn more about the Tallgrass Film Association's history and their remarkable achievement in bringing independent films to Wichita. We look forward to this event each year, especially since … Continue reading Day #13 of Wild and Exciting Things: Lanyards with cool stuff attached
Day #12 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: The Soup
Master Chef, Louis P. De Gouy, once said, " “Good soup is one of the prime ingredients of good living. For soup can do more to lift the spirits and stimulate the appetite than any other one dish.” When fall arrives, I peruse my trusty list of favorite soups and begin searching for new recipes to … Continue reading Day #12 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: The Soup
Day #11 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Blink of an eye
We spent the day with our granddaughter at Botanica for their annual Bootanica event. A shy 22-month-old, she was slightly overwhelmed by all of the children and activities, but she soon forgot her apprehension when a squirrel darted across our pathway. Oh, and when she spotted the white beach balls painted to resemble eyeballs that … Continue reading Day #11 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Blink of an eye
Day #10 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Rainy days and Fridays
It rained, today. While most begrudge a rainy, cold Friday, I revel in it. There is something anticipatory about a damp, gray Friday, a precursor to fleece pajamas, lazy Saturday mornings, beef and barley soup simmering on the stove. A second-pot-of-coffee type of weekend. Plus, a rainy Friday in October is a hint of what is to … Continue reading Day #10 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Rainy days and Fridays
Day #9 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Seeing anew
I love introducing others to places and people I adore. Today, I introduced our administrative assistant, the lovely Jen, to two of my favorite Wichita gems. I am an advocate for my hometown and all it has to offer, especially its local businesses and services. As a member and former employee of KMUW-89.1 FM, I … Continue reading Day #9 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Seeing anew
Day#8 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Kids stuff
I love my niece. I love Monsters, Inc. I love Boo. My niece reminds me of Boo. This is what arrived in the mail, today. Her Boo birthday present. I love coming home to find a package waiting for me, even when it isn't for me. Actually, that's the best package. My niece makes me … Continue reading Day#8 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Kids stuff
Mermaid of the Plains 