Kiss Me, I’m Irish

Kiss Me, I’m Irish

by | Mar 14, 2009 | Celebrations, Human

St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Emporia, Kansas – I was assured (by proud grandparents) that this was the the cutest baby at the parade. Now I don’t want to hurt anybody else’s feelings, there was a lot of strong competition for that title. But he has my...
Crocus & Daffodil Greens

Crocus & Daffodil Greens

by | Mar 7, 2009 | Garden

I know the title sounds like one of the salads you’d pick up in a Lawrence health food deli. But nope, I’m looking at my front yard. Crocus performed the early show in our yard this week, but are already surrendering the stage to the daffodils. Those in...
St. Francis of Assisi, Lapeer

St. Francis of Assisi, Lapeer

by | Mar 4, 2009 | Architecture, Winter

Douglas County, Kansas on the corner of N. 450th and E. 300th Road – I chanced upon this little Catholic church last Saturday, and loved the way it looked in the snow. It sits almost alone on a country intersection. Evidently, someone was out clearing the walkways in...
Havana Stage Station

Havana Stage Station

by | Mar 3, 2009 | Artifacts

Havana Stage Station, Osage County, Kansas – Built in 1858, the ruins of the station and hotel are found 4 miles west of Burlingame along the Santa Fe Trail. The ruins of the Havana stage station and hotel More info: The Santa Fe Trail Research...