July 23rd, 2023 – Back to St. Joe, MO


Well, another chance to get out of the house so it was back to the dog show. Watching these always reminds me of the movie “Best in Show”. If you have not seen it you need to - it is EXACTLY what it’s like at a dog show. It’s a hilarious mockumentary. Anyhoo, between rounds … Continue reading July 23rd, 2023 – Back to St. Joe, MO

July 22nd, 2023 – St. Joseph, MO


Today I got out of the house and made a trip to “St. Joe”. I was back in the heart of Downtown but in a different area farther north of the Pony Express Museum. I did not get around to see too much due to time constraints but I did get out to get a … Continue reading July 22nd, 2023 – St. Joseph, MO

Out of the Mouths of Babes…; A Sticky Situation


My youngest granddaughter asked me an interesting question today. “Was your Grandpa a wizard?” I was rather taken aback as I’m certain most of you would be if asked that. I asked her to repeat it since I thought I was hearing things. Her response was the same exact question. Still dumbfounded, and not knowing … Continue reading Out of the Mouths of Babes…; A Sticky Situation

February 17th, 2020 – Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kansas City, MO USA


I woke up at 4:30, an hour before our alarm was supposed to go off. I laid there in the darkness, contemplating our trip during that time; all the things we saw and did and the fun we had. We have a 9-hour flight to ATL then a couple more hours to MCI.It was such … Continue reading February 17th, 2020 – Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kansas City, MO USA

February 16th, 2020 – Day 8: Amsterdam, The Netherlands


Today we got out of our rental in Landsmeer and moved into Centrum near Centraal Station. Our room happened to be overlooking a canal and the station along with buildings in the other side of the canal. From here we go back and catch a train to Schiphol Airport for the trip home. We got … Continue reading February 16th, 2020 – Day 8: Amsterdam, The Netherlands