Actually, quite a few good-sized reminders. Just when we began to envision the trees blooming with fall colors, feel a hint of crisp air at night, prepare for the chill of autumn evenings and mornings...Mother Nature decided to slap us with a little reminder. She rules this earth. She is the Mother. And don't forget … Continue reading A little reminder
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Really?
Reggie Bush returned the Heisman Trophy he earned in 2005. Based on his questionable integrity during his USC career, the Heisman Trust was going to ask for it back, anyway. Really? If we are going to begin rescinding trophies over marred morality and integrity, they better start packing these babies up all over the country, … Continue reading Really?
Harriet’s Flowers
Harriet J. Graham was an incredible woman. In 1964, she was the first female elected to the Kansas State Legislature from Sedgwick County. The lone female in the house, she served on the committees for Roads and Highways, Education, and Welfare. But when the chairman of the tax committee blocked her from serving, stating "women don't … Continue reading Harriet’s Flowers
Spiders, window wells and Mother Ocean
My office at work is located in what we like to call the "Garden Level." It's the basement, although a nice, recently renovated basement complete with painted window wells. More accurately, golf course inspired murals adorn the once gray walls of our window wells. They were painted by a former WSU art student who now owns … Continue reading Spiders, window wells and Mother Ocean
Mermaid of the Plains 