Archive for the ‘Culture and History’ Category

springtime sightings

Posted on March 24th, 2010 by mountain girl  |  2 Comments »

Loving springtime…and discovering Kansas City all over again. Don’t forget to get outside and take in all the things around you that you take for granted, just because they’re always there. Your corner of earth is as good as any!



what in the world?

Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by mountain girl  |  1 Comment »

Poodwaddle.com Wow, what is this world coming to? These stats are somewhat mind-boggling. Whew! Unfortunately, it’s the only world we’ve got, so I think we should try to make the best of it! I’m glad I believe in life after death.



across golden plains to pick a silver apple

Posted on February 21st, 2010 by mountain girl  |  2 Comments »

This morning El Dorado and I kicked into gear bright and early. (I kissed sleep goodbye at 3:30 A.M., and he was only a couple of hours behind me.) We leaped into our gleaming (though somewhat dusty) yellow stagecoach, strapped the papoose in, and galloped westward across the misty Kansas prarie! Kansas boasts a good bit of history. […]



adios, new mexico

Posted on November 18th, 2009 by mountain girl  |  1 Comment »

Our last morning in Santa Fe was spent strolling around the local Farmers Market. The market is located at the new Railyard, and it’s a haven for craftspeople of all kinds. There is a smorgasborg of traditional fare and wares, baked goods, homegrown veggies, and handmade arts and crafts. This lady is preparing native ristras, […]



sweet sights of santa fe

Posted on November 13th, 2009 by mountain girl  |  Comments Off on sweet sights of santa fe

Although the weather is fairly mild here today, there’s a snowstorm warning in Colorado. So we may redirect our route a bit, perhaps even stay here another night and then head directly back to KC. So…let’s take a little stroll through The City Different. When it comes to mailboxes, anything goes in Santa Fe. I […]

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