May 22nd, 2025 – Today’s Drive


I had a doctor appointment today in south Kansas City. On the way back I decided to stay off the highway and thought I would drive a different route home. Metcalf Avenue, which is one of the old main streets through Overland Park. It has always been a busy street. Traffic got worse and cars … Continue reading May 22nd, 2025 – Today’s Drive

May 15th, 2025 – A Nice Morning; Birding, House Stuff Continues; Trailer


I set up my little bistro table on the porch a few days ago so I could eat outside and have coffee with nature. We have had some really warm weather lately, and with the weather being really nice this morning I was finally able to have my coffee on the front porch to start … Continue reading May 15th, 2025 – A Nice Morning; Birding, House Stuff Continues; Trailer

May 9th, 2025 – Busy, Busy, Busy


Mystery solved! It has been a hectic week. Last week I had a pest control company come out to look at something. Seems I had a problem…and it was one that only 900 dead presidents could fix. There is some damage to some of the sheetrock in the living room that I thought was due … Continue reading May 9th, 2025 – Busy, Busy, Busy

May 5th, 2025 – Road Trip!


Tabor, SD This past Thursday I went on a drive and I ended up in South Dakota; the far west part of SD just across the border from Wyoming, that is. My adventure ended up being cut short and more rushed than I was planning, but things changed without notice. I drove around five hours … Continue reading May 5th, 2025 – Road Trip!

April 28th, 2025 – How I Travel


I thought I would give a brief rundown on the gear and things that I travel with. First, I have Global Entry to expedite CBP re-entry. It is primarily for international travel, but it does come with TSA PreCheck for no extra cost. If you never fly internationally, just getting TSA PreCheck is well worth … Continue reading April 28th, 2025 – How I Travel