Category Archives: travel
Snow Break, Day 3: Kemper & Nerman
March 23, 2013 My last day of Snow Break 2013 in Kansas City was spent at modern art museums. I struggle with much modern art, especially the less representational modes, but recently I got a real kick out of the … Continue reading
Snow Break, Day 2: World War I Museum & Rock ‘n’ Roll
March 22, 2013 On the second full day of Snow Break 2013 in Kansas City I had an early lunch at The Classic Cup Sidewalk Cafe at the Plaza; the Steak Frites was superb. Then I returned to Liberty Memorial, which I’d … Continue reading
Snow Break, Day 1: The Arabia and Liberty Memorial
March 21, 2013 I spent the last half of Spring Break 2013 in Kansas City, but since it was bitterly cold throughout my stay and it snowed, I am calling it a Snow Break! I again stayed at the Best … Continue reading
Keystone Ancient Forest
February 9, 2013 The Keystone Ancient Forest is only accessible on the second Saturday of each month. So an overcast winter day with temperatures in the 40s found me driving Betty and John Henderson south and west 60 miles to … Continue reading
New Adventures Off Old Osage Trails
January 26, 2013 A sunny Saturday afternoon in January, with the temperature climbing into the upper 50s, was irresistible for a day hike, even if on familiar trails. Last weekend was mostly consumed by preparation for a community talk about … Continue reading
Meador Manor 