All things local to the Kansas City metro and beyond
This is a daily, or weekly post about all things Kansas City and surrounding areas. About the fascinating people, places and things you should know around this great city. It is also the place that I will feature my personal stories of growing up and living in the Kansas City metro, places to eat an drink that I have discovered over the years and love. Local treasures you might not know about but really should. Books that I’m recommending, or from the list of 400 books that my second mom Bev Johnston read over the course of her life, 400 in all.
There are places you visit because you need something, and there are places you visit because they make you feel something. Prospero’s Books is firmly in the second category. I recently stopped by to photograph the store and spend some time talking with owner Will Schwalbe. I expected to hear the story of an independent…
I’m a swimmer! From the age of four, I have taken to the water, fearlessly jumping in and paddling to the side of the pool, only to jump back in again. Every summer, all summer long, we spent our days at our neighborhood public pool along with most of our neighbors. Our mothers would tote…
This past weekend, a couple of friends and I attended a wonderful Focaccia Making Class at Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery in Paola, Kansas. Located just 35 minutes from my home, the winery was a delightful discovery. As we arrived, I was immediately struck by the beauty of the lush vineyard and the warm hospitality…
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