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
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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 #6 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: More than just air guitar
My brother sent me his three-year-old son’s first music video. Less than two minutes in length, the video captures the little dude wildly strumming and twirling a green broom, while singing three words over and over, “Sing my song, sing my song, sing my song.” While the lyrics could use some work, he utilizes his … Continue reading Day #6 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: More than just air guitar
Day #4 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Have tent/camper/bus will travel
I didn't get to post on day #4 because of the annual chili cook off we volunteer, participate, and thoroughly enjoy. It is held on private property and all monies raised go to the Give Me a Chance to Play organization It is one of the best days in fall, largely due to the cause, the … Continue reading Day #4 of Wild and Exciting Little Things: Have tent/camper/bus will travel
Aliens and Cowboys in Ellsworth, Kansas
Our Kansas adventures began on Saturday, January 13. 9:48 am: We leave the Starbucks at 21st and Maize Road, a bag of freshly ground Italian Roast, two breakfast sandwiches, a blueberry scone and two hot coffees in hand. Brad has landed a job with the Post Rock Wind Power Project in Ellsworth County, so it … Continue reading Aliens and Cowboys in Ellsworth, Kansas
Saturday in the shop(s) (2011 Shop Crawl)
Make that eleven shops. Saturday was the 2011 Shop Crawl or for you who only use those large spaces next to your house to park your vehicles, Garage Crawl. And what is a shop/garage crawl? Much like a Pub Crawl or Blues Crawl but without the cover charge, expensive drinks, and crowded tables. Oh, and this … Continue reading Saturday in the shop(s) (2011 Shop Crawl)
Auntie Em, Auntie Em
It's strange how the name of a character in a movie can resonate so differently among people. For some, it recalls Dorothy and The Wizard of Oz, while for others it brings to mind tornadoes. And nothing but tornadoes. As a child, I remember my cousins yelling "Auntie Em, Auntie Em, it's a twister" each … Continue reading Auntie Em, Auntie Em
Latino Writers Collective: Mentors deserving of success
The Latino Writers Collective is a group of Latino writers based in the Kansas City area. They are an amazing, talented, and ambitious group of artists. I had the incredible fortune of joining their collective, albeit from afar, a few years ago. While I'm not able to attend many events, workshops, or exhibits, this group of my … Continue reading Latino Writers Collective: Mentors deserving of success
Leave your mark
For those of you familiar with my job, you know I spend a lot of time working with families to establish memorials at WSU. As part of my job, I read obituaries and attend funerals. Many find the job criteria quite depressing and it can be difficult. But what I love are the stories. Take … Continue reading Leave your mark
Never forget
On Saturday, my father and I attended the memorial service for the victims of the 1970 WSU plane crash. It was the 40th anniversary. Hard to believe so much time has passed. Yet, not so hard to believe that the pain is still so vivid. The weight of that pain heavy upon the shoulders of … Continue reading Never forget
Mermaid of the Plains 