Autumn isn’t over Yet!
Homes nearby are illuminated by the brilliant leaves! OOOOOH Kansas!
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Happy Halloween!
This is as much decorating as I did for Halloween this year. This is the fourth year we’ve been in our home, and the first time I’ll be open for trick-or-treaters. In 2019, we were the only occupied house on the block. Only one family made it to our door. I hadn’t bought any candy,
Celebrating Halloween in my Neighborhood Tis the season in my neighborhood for jolly ghosts and stacks of pumpkins. What’s your favorite creepy book or story? Juliet KincaidA teacher of writing at the college level for 35 years, Juliet now works as an indie author. To date, she has published four novels and a collection of
New and Old Discoveries at the Nelson-Atkins Museum
I recently spent an afternoon at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. First, I walked through my favorite French Impressionist gallery, which I rediscover each time I go to the Nelson. I still had extra time, so next I went to the Nelson’s special exhibit on Art Deco. One of my book clubs recently
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Fall’s color eases the pain
I have never been a fan of winter and cold weather. So when fall comes around, I’m not too excited. For me, the one redeeming feature of fall is the burst of color it provides. I was afraid the dry weather would mean a disappointing fall this year, but I’ve seem some gorgeous specimens in
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Visiting the Arabia Steamboat Museum
My daughter and I visited the Arabia Steamboat Museum this summer. I’ve lived in the Kansas City area for the bulk of my life, but I had never visited before. The Arabia was a steamboat the sank near Kansas City in 1856. Lots of interesting artifacts to look at and some videos describing the excavation
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Kauffman Gardens in Autumn
Kauffman Gardens, near the Plaza in Kansas City, is a little-known gem. It is lovely in spring and summer, but even in autumn the gardens are blooming. I was there last week, and the chrysanthemums put on quite a show. There were a few dahlias still hanging around, but mostly there were chrysanthemums. I am
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The Queen Rides
The Queen Rides in my car and waves to to anyone noticing. She makes me smile. How about you? Out and About Pamela B. EglinskiAuthor of six novels: historical fiction, time travel, suspense, and women’s fiction. www.pamelabeglinski.com/
Getting ready for spring!
My favorite thing to do this time of year is look ahead to spring! 🙂 I really, really hate winter! So I’m planting tulip and crocus bulbs this weekend. Are you doing any yard work? Darlene Delucadarlenedeluca.com/
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Hunter’s Moon or Blood Moon?
The full moon of October is usually called a hunter’s moon, though this month I’ve seen it called a blood moon as well. Whatever it was, it looked beautiful. This photo was taken on October 8, though the actual full moon was Monday, October 9. Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction about
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