I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. Life is no 'brief candle' for me. … Continue reading The Light Bearers
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Kansas Women Bloggers – This Little Light of Mine
Throughout the month of July, I will be the featured blogger for Kansas Women Bloggers. KSWB's mission is to Gather, Grow, and Connect women throughout the state of Kansas. I truly appreciate organizations and individuals who promote the creativity of women in our community, especially with the intent to strengthen and empower. I'm truly excited … Continue reading Kansas Women Bloggers – This Little Light of Mine
Like the Day after Christmas: The End of Basketball Season
For just a few teams, four to be exact, the season has not yet ended. But for me, the squeak of shoes on the court at Koch Arena has faded, the home/away schedule has been taken off the refrigerator, and the courtship of Coach Marshall by bigger, richer programs has begun. Shocker hoops season is … Continue reading Like the Day after Christmas: The End of Basketball Season
Last Days of Fall
Old Man Winter has arrived with a vengeance, blowing the leaves off trees, sending them to cower in piles against fences and back doors. The temperature feels more like mid-February than early November. Fortunately, we were able to take a walk through the Pawnee Prairie Nature Trails on Sunday and bask in the late morning … Continue reading Last Days of Fall
Day #33 and 34 (day of and day after): The Toy Run
After a two-year hiatus as a rally, organizers of one of the city’s most unsung events were able to bring back the Toy Run. This was my husband’s ninth Toy Run and my sixth as actual bikers, having spent previous years curbside cheering on the motorcycle community of Wichita. Initiated in 1980 by members of … Continue reading Day #33 and 34 (day of and day after): The Toy Run
Day #32 (Saturday) of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Local Artwork
I don't consider myself a connoisseur of art, I just know what I like. I'm drawn to vivid color, depth, and skulls, with an occasional lean towards whimsy and a guilty pleasure of seascapes. I'm especially supportive of local artists. Wichita has an exceptional art community. From the highly trained to the self-taught, from oils … Continue reading Day #32 (Saturday) of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Local Artwork
Day #24, 25 and 26 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Wichita High School North
This weekend, we celebrated our 30th class reunion. Hard to believe it's been 30 years since my classmates and I walked across the stage of Century II to forever become alumni of Wichita North High School. I consider myself fortunate in that my days in high school were significant and a whole lot of fun. … Continue reading Day #24, 25 and 26 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Wichita High School North
Day #23 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Costumes
When I was a child, I remember tripping around in my mother's eggshell colored high heels. The toes were so pointed, I imagined my tiny foot squeezed into the shape of an arrow. You would think that would've deterred me from ever wearing pointed-toe shoes, but instead I love their sharp, almost evil appearance. I would … Continue reading Day #23 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Costumes
Day #17, 18 & 19 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Bicycles, birthdays and film
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
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
Mermaid of the Plains 