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Exploring Life as a Writer in the Kansas City AreaAmy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-85934093449775614172014-12-15T21:19:00.001-06:002014-12-15T21:23:07.053-06:00Soup Takes "Uncommon Stock" In Kansas City<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently, a friend told me about a little Westside business called <i>Uncommon Stock,</i> which sells specialty homemade soups.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since December happens to be perfect soup weather, and since I'll also be having house guests for the holidays who will complain if I don't feed them, I decided to check them out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In researching <i>Uncommon Stock</i>, I learned that they are located off of 25th and Southwest Blvd. in a small industrial-looking building, and they are only open on Fridays and Saturdays. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I visited them last weekend, I also found that the soup menu changes every week, soups are sold by the quart, and the soups are all made to freeze. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Additionally, most quarts run between $12-$13, and if there happens to be leftover soup one week, it is immediately frozen and available the next week for $8. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to purchase three soups - Creamy Piquillo Pepper and Chickpea with Chicken and Chorizo, Potato and Onion, and Vegetarian Mixed Bean Chili. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All three were very good, but my favorite was the one I thought would be my least favorite - the chili. It was sweet, spicy, filling and flavorful all at the same time - YUM! I also really liked the roasted corn and zucchini added in to it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In fact, with a loaf of fresh bread or a grilled-cheese sandwich, these convenient, homemade soups from <i>Uncommon Stock </i>make a great lunch or light dinner for family or company.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Uncommon Stock </i>is the tasty vision of Todd Schulte, who<i> </i>began by making and selling his yummy soups in a garage next to the <i>Happy Gillis Cafe, </i>which he owned at the time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, <i>Uncommon Stock</i> has been in its Westside location for approximately a year, and their soups can even be found in a few <a href="http://uncommon-stock.com/where-to-buy/">local stores</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Uncommon Stock </i>is located at 1000 W 25th Street and is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Their phone number is 816-510-7790, and their website is <a href="http://uncommon-stock.com/">uncommon-stock.com</a>. They also have a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/uncommonstock">Facebook page</a> which lists daily soups.</span><br />
<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-84585234820082101922014-10-18T14:52:00.000-05:002014-12-14T15:00:14.105-06:00Q39 Is A Delicious Addition To Kansas City BBQ Restaurants<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just opened in April, Q39 is already earning a reputation for serving up some of the best BBQ in Kansas City. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I happily discovered this Midtown restaurant shortly after it opened and have since returned several times. That's because every time I have, the food has been delicious and the service has been great. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">If I had to describe Q39, I would call it</span><span style="font-size: large;"> as a "traditional rustic BBQ joint meets modern urban" kind of place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The decor has an industrial and wood look, and the open dining room has both tables and booths for seating. There is a large communal table, a space that can be closed off for private dining, and a small patio for those who like the outdoors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The atmosphere is upscale casual - making it </span><span style="font-size: large;">great for a tasty meal with family or friends, watching sports with a good beer in hand, or for a casual lunch or dinner date.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The medium-priced <a href="http://www.q39kc.com/dinner-menu/">menu</a> is divided between share-ables (appetizers), soups and salads, specials, competition BBQ plates, burgers, speciality sandwiches, wood-fired grilled plates (including steak and seafood), and a variety of side dishes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can personally vouch that the onion straws, macaroni and cheese, BBQ sliders, Q burger, pulled pork and brisket are mouth-watering. The macaroni and cheese is so creamy and flavorful and the pulled pork so tender and zesty. My only comment would be that the potato salad needs a bit more bite to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Owned and operated by Executive Chef and national champion BBQ pitmaster <a href="http://www.q39kc.com/about/">Rab Magee</a> and his wife, Kelly, Q39 is located at 1000 W. 39th St. in a Kansas City, MO strip mall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The restaurant does have a parking lot, but with other businesses in the same location, parking can be a challenge at times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even if parking does prove to be tough, Q39 does make itself convenient to customers in other ways. They offer a "fast and fresh" $10 lunch (Monday - Friday) for folks in a hurry - which includes a sandwich and side. They also offer carryout and the ability to make reservations online (and reservations are needed during peak hours!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Additionally, their bar offers hand-selected local beers wines and original cocktails, and many of their dishes are competition award winners.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday - Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Friday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can visit Q39 online at <a href="http://q39kc.com/">q39kc.com</a> or contact them at 816-255-3753.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman - right here in Kansas City!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Actually, who you are seeing flying through the streets of Kansas City is Michael Wheeler, a local man who loves to run and spread a message of peace. "I'm running for the Lord and sharing his goodness with others," he says.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wheeler was born in Oklahoma, but he moved to Kansas City as a four-year-old boy. He discovered his skill for running one day when he was being bullied and took off to escape the violence. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At nineteen, he was drafted into the Army and sent to Vietnam. It was during this time that he became addicted to drugs and his life took a dark turn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Things changed, however, when he met a minister who prayed for him. For Wheeler, this was the beginning of a permanent change in his life. He became a man of God and has been drug free for more than forty years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still, his life path has not been easy. Shortly after his sister was brutally murdered, Wheeler, who was now a preacher himself, became involved with community leader Alvin Brooks and his anticrime group. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One day in the late '80s, when the group was marching on a drug house across the street from where Wheeler grew up, one of the dealers came out of the house and beat him with a 2x4 board. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wheeler was seriously injured, but after his recovery, he was able to meet with President George H.W. Bush about community antidrug and anticrime efforts when Bush visited Kansas City in 1990.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, Wheeler is 63 years old and shows no signs of slowing down. He has run more 200,000 miles and has taken part in more than 130 marathons across the country - including the Boston Marathon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently, he ran "unofficially" in Kansas City's Susan G. Komen <i>Race For The Cure</i> marathon and came in second place. You will also see him running regularly through the Plaza/Midtown area, downtown, or even in the parking lot of Arrowhead Stadium on game days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although he has only been wearing the Superman costume for about four years, his mission has always been the same - "I love to put a smile on people's faces, entertain, and inspire," says Wheeler.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for what is next for Kansas City's very own Superman, he is planning a "Super Run For Peace," between Kansas City and St. Louis - based on the events that have taken place in Ferguson, MO, since the police shooting of Michael Brown. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wheeler estimates that the run will take about four days and hopes that others will join him in his mission to bring people together and create a better world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good luck Superman, and may your mission for peace be successful!</span><br />
<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-2359441014088933892014-07-20T16:29:00.004-05:002014-07-20T16:29:37.598-05:00The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Adds A Puzzling Addition To Their Sculpture Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Where can you go for some fun and free family entertainment in Kansas City? Try the new outdoor labyrinth at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Located in the southeast section of the Nelson's Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, this exciting addition is hard to miss. It has 1-inch glass walls which are 7 foot high. The walkways are 43 inches wide, and the entire sculpture weighs more than 400 tons. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you approach the entrance to the labyrinth, there is a Nelson staff member there to assist visitors and advise you to keep your hands free during your walk through the exhibit - and I quickly found out why.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had planned on shooting video while working my way through this life-sized puzzle, but I quickly found that I couldn't really do it. If I didn't have my hands out in front of me to feel the glass walls, I kept walking into them. By about the third time I walked into the glass, I felt like a fool, but I was also laughing out loud and having a great time because I was watching everyone else do the same thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The labyrinth was designed by Kansas City native and international artist Robert Morris, who has long been interested in ancient art forms, and purchased with help from the Hall Family Foundation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One thing that creator Morris wants you to consider as you move through his disorienting space is, "Is your experience a metaphor for negotiating the uncertainties of our time?" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The labyrinth opened on May 22. It is a permanent exhibit and takes approximately 10 minutes to maneuver through it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is located at 4525 Oak. There is both street and garage parking, and their hours are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you like old homes and Kansas City history, then Vaile Mansion in Independence, MO is the place to go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even better, this Saturday will be the Vaile Strawberry Festival, an annual event held on the mansion grounds, which includes lots of strawberry treats and approximately 100 antique vendors/craft booths set up on the expansive lawn.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I can't stress enough that, if you do visit Vaile Mansion, be sure you take the guided tour of the mansion's interior. It is like taking an instant and intimate step back into Kansas City's turbulent and affluent history. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Built in 1881 in the Second Empire Style by Harvey Vaile, the landmark is a 31-room, beautifully restored home with a rich history. It was home to Vaile's wife, Sophia, until her death in the mansion in 1883 and Mr. Vaile until his death in the home in 1894. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vaile Mansion was designed by Kansas City architect Asa Cross with nine marble fireplaces and a beautiful wood/glass entryway into the home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step through the tiled entryway into the 40-foot long grand hall, and you realize you have entered a different era. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The tour begins with the drawing room (gentlemen's parlor). This opulent space contains 14-foot ceilings, 11-foot windows, and is repainted in its original green color. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mr. Vaile was an abolitionist, teacher, lawyer, cattle rancher, major player in establishing the Republican party in Kansas City and an entrepreneur who established the Star Mail Routes, which ran mail and other freight between here and Santa Fe, NM. With such a varied background, imagine the conversations that might have taken place in this room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the drawing room, the house flows into the music room, which contains one of the mansion's original crystal chandeliers, an 1871 Lindeman Grand piano and a working Regina music box. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Past the dining room is the serving/warming kitchen (the cooking kitchen was in the basement along with some of the servants' quarters and laundry facilities) and the butler's pantry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kitchen contains an antique Acorn stove and a German icebox. The butler's pantry has lots of storage room for dishes, silverware and utensils.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To the southwest of the kitchen is the water tower room. When Vaile Mansion was built, one of its many innovative features was a self-sustaining water supply. The house had a 6,000 gallon water tower which allowed water to flow to the upper floors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today the mansion is connected to city water and the tank has been removed. The room is now set up as a breakfast/eating area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also on the first floor of the mansion is the informal parlor, which is where the Vailes would have spent their time when they weren't entertaining guests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The informal parlor has original pocket doors that separate it from the ladies parlor and a red decorative theme. It is the smallest parlor in the home and also boasts one of the home's original chandeliers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The formal parlor is the last room open to the public on the first floor. It has the most expensive mantle in the home, made from Italian marble. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is where Mrs. Vaile would have formally entertained ladies who came to the mansion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ascending to the second floor, you can see the original skylight in the roof, which lets in lots of natural light. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The floors on the second story are original to the home, and this level contains a large hallway, a gift shop, two bathrooms, the master bedroom, guest bedrooms, the library and the nature's bower.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The bathrooms were built to have running hot and cold water, flushing toilets, and copper bathtubs, which was quite an extravagance at the time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here, visitors can read Mr. Vaile's obituary, see a desk which belonged to the home's architect, browse photos of the mansion's restoration, and view a beautiful donated mobile desk on wheels. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The third floor of the mansion is not open to the public tour. The original plans called for a billiard room and a ball room on this level, but it was never completed. The basement of the home is also not open to the public.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Behind the mansion is the only standing outbuilding left on the once expansive property - the carriage house. Today it is a private residence and not part of the mansion grounds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After The Vailes passed, the mansion was used for a variety of functions including a women's college, an inn, a private asylum and for many years, a nursing home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the early 1980s, the home was turned over to the Vaile Victorian Society who tirelessly renovated and restored the home and decorated it with vintage furnishings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to see <a href="http://www.vailemansion.org/Welcome.html">Vaile Mansion</a> for yourself, it is located at 1500 N. Liberty in Independence and is open from April through October and again through the holiday season when it is decorated for a beautiful Victorian Christmas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you plan on attending the Strawberry Festival on June 7th, the hours are 9 AM - 4 PM. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Entrance to the grounds, which at one time included fountains, a 48,000-gallon wine cellar and arbors, is free. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Call (816) 833-1646 for more information about festival activities or</span><span style="font-size: large;"> (816) 325-7430 for more information about the mansion.</span><br />
<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-25582074285159810112014-04-14T17:28:00.000-05:002014-04-15T17:59:16.293-05:00Three Books Worth Reading With Kansas City Connections<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Let's start with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Big-Divide-Travel-Historic-Missouri-Kansas/dp/0976443414/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1397446153&sr=1-1&keywords=the+big+divide" style="line-height: normal;">The Big Divide</a><i style="line-height: normal;"> </i>by local authors Diane Eickhoff and Aaron Barnhart. Published last year and perfect for history lovers, this gem of a book is self-described as "a travel guide to historic and Civil War sites throughout the Missouri/Kansas border region." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Many sites mentioned in this book are in our own backyards - like the Jesse James Farm and Museum in Kearney or the Harris-Kearney House in the historic Westport district. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Some landmarks are locations that I have visited and actually written about in this blog - including The Thomas Hart Benton State Historic Site and the Glore Psychiatric Museum. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Yet other destinations are further out from the metro, but definitely worth a day trip - places like the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum in Mansfield, MO or the Patee House Museum in St. Joseph (both of which I have been to and loved.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Overall, </span><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Big Divide </i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">is well organized, easy to use, and full of all kinds of tidbits about area history. It </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">provides chapter maps, driving tours, tips for the trip, book and film suggestions, and a 200-year timeline (1700-1900) illustrating and comparing U.S., world, and local history.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">As a side note, the one site I would add to this book is the old Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, MO, which was built in 1836 and closed in 2004. I have taken a tour there and found its history (including the Civil War era) fascinating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Published in 2013, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Texts-Bennett-Mac-Lethal/dp/1476706875/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1397446600&sr=1-1&keywords=texts+from+bennett">Texts From Bennett</a> is my second recommendation. It is the inappropriately funny story of Mac, a white, not quite middle-aged Kansas City rapper, and his teenage cousin, Bennett, who claims to be a “gangsta” - and, oh yeah, thirteen percent black.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First created as a popular <a href="http://textsfrombennett.tumblr.com/"><span style="color: #032553;">Tumblr</span></a> blog, the “Bennett character” fully blossoms in this hilarious novel, and it all begins when Bennett, his pill-popping mother, Lily, and Lily’s crazy paranoid boyfriend lose their home and move into Mac’s new house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mac’s world is turned upside down as Bennett steals the neighbors’ pets for rewards, brings crazy, destructive women home, and annihilates his love life. As Bennett loses jobs, behaves inappropriately, disrespects boundaries, and tries to be the biggest “gangsta” he can be, Mac slowly learns that although Bennett has issues, underneath everything, he is a realistic, genuine person with a big heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ultimately, Mac begins spending time with Bennett as a mentor and role model. Looking past all the flaws, he forces Bennett to think about some serious adult topics and more importantly, his future.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What’s surprising, however, are the funny, unexpected lessons that Mac learns from Bennett – like how to get women by following the “11 Commandmints of Gittin’ Bitchez.” More importantly, he helps Mac through a major heartbreak and teaches him to accept people for who they are.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before reading <i>Texts From Bennett</i>, be forewarned that it contains lots of foul language and crude "street talk." It has a raw urban presentation and tons of purposeful spelling errors that might turn some people off. Also, much of the book is presented in texting format — or epistolary style — which might be annoying for certain readers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Overlooking all that, <i>Texts From Bennett</i> is not a silly throwaway book. In its own unique way, it tackles poverty, family issues, humanity, and more with a head-on frankness. Plus, the novel’s writing style has a certain creative spark that keeps the reader engaged.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Third on my book recommendation list is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/October-Suite-Novel-Maxine-Clair/dp/0375760954/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1397447057&sr=1-1&keywords=october+suite">October Suite</a><i> </i>by Maxine Clair. This one is not a newer book - it was published in 2001. However, it is worth checking out a copy from the library and reading. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>October Suite</i> partially takes place in Wyandotte County, KS in the 1950s and tells the story of October Brown, a young African-American woman who is beginning her first teaching assignment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As October returns home to Ohio to figure out what to do, this book gives us a glimpse into the restrictions placed on women and African Americans in the Midwest prior to the passage of The Civil Rights Act. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>October Suite </i>is actually a quiet, slowly unfolding type of read. It is not a novel that can be rushed and demands and your full literary attention while reading it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Martin City Pizza and Taproom offers tasty food, reasonable prices, and a comfortable atmosphere for anyone interested in checking out this new dining and drinking establishment.</span><br />
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Opened just last month and owned by Matt Moore and Chancie Adams (who also own the Martin City Brewing Company Pub), the Pizza and Taproom sits on 135th St. between the pub and the new brewery - with an open-air patio on the side for warm-weather months. </span><br />
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The restaurant specializes in stone-oven pizzas and original microbrews. Pizza choices include both red and white sauce selections, and the taproom currently offers six original beers - with a goal of eventually offering twelve beers.</span><br />
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The <a href="http://martincitybrewingcompany.com/taproom-food-menu">menu</a> is definitely more upscale than regular bar food. Besides speciality pizzas in various sizes, appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and build-your-own pizza options are available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We went to the Pizza and Taproom on a weekday - just after they opened - so we did not have to wait for a table. (I have heard that at certain times there is a wait.)</span><br />
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The place immediately gave off a small town meets urban neighborhood kind of feel. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Once seated, our waitress, Cami, was knowledgable about the menu, made several recommendations, and answered all our questions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We started our meal with appetizers - including fresh mozzarella pinwheels, $9, and house-made pretzels, $5. Both were fresh, excellent and made from quality ingredients. (The pretzels were more like long, skinny homemade loaves of bread.) The spicy mustard sauce that came with the pretzels was also delicious with a hint of horseradish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even better with the pretzels was the red pepper olive oil that is made in-house and sits on every table. The oil was a perfect dipping compliment to the pretzels and had just the right amount of zip to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the main meal, our order included the meatball sandwich with chips ($7), a 6" bacon and eggs pizza (garlic alfredo, bacon, canadian bacon, farm-fresh eggs, <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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sage, ricotta and pecorino), a 6" heartland chicken pizza (barbecue, chicken, bacon, red onion, <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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spinach and mixed cheese), and a 6" charcuterie pizza (capicola, salami, pepperoni, marinara and a cheese blend). All three pizzas cost $7.</span><br />
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The only thing that seems a little bit off about the place is the restroom setup. There are two private stalls for the men's and women's restrooms, but the mirrors and sinks for everyone are in an open, common area with no real privacy.</span><br />
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<a href="http://martincitybrewingcompany.com/pizza-and-tap">Martin City Pizza and Taproom</a> is located at 410 E. 135th St. in a nondescript one-story building. Their phone number is 816-268-2222. </span><br />
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<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-5030248145045551172014-01-20T17:43:00.002-06:002014-03-08T11:23:14.929-06:00Nosing Around The Neighborhood: 39th St in Midtown Kansas City<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Close to the state line, surrounded by the Volker neighborhood and filled with restaurants and shops, the <a href="http://www.39thstreetwestkc.com/index.html">39th St. area</a> in Midtown is a creative, unique, and eclectic part of Kansas City.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I recently checked out the area and visited four local businesses, including Metuka The Pastry House, Retro Vixon, White Light Bookstore and Anna's Oven.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">METUKA THE PASTRY HOUSE</span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.metukathepastryhouse.com/">Metuka The Pastry House</a> was my first destination. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Open since July of last year, this little sweet spot of a bakery came recommended to me by several local residents who knew what they were talking about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">When I visited Metuka, I found it filled with cakes, cookies, European pastries, chocolate delights and more that sends a sugar junkie like me into a "sweet-tooth high."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I sampled (let's be honest - I didn't sample, I bought and scarfed) peanut clusters, pecan carmel cookies and triple chocolate-dipped cookies. They were all yummy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Most items, including lemon bars, slices of cake, and chocolate-covered Oreos cost between $1.25 and $3.50, which I considered a small price to pay for a trip to dessert heaven. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Metuka is a very small pastry shop with only two tables, but they do have big plans. They are expanding their menu soon to include sandwiches, soups and, in the summer months, salads. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They are closed on Mondays and Saturdays, and the business is owned/operated by Ellen Hume, the former owner of <i>JayWaLe's Bakery-Bistro</i><i>, </i>in Kansas City, KS.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Metuka is located at 1614 W. 39th St. in Kansas City, MO, and definitely worth checking out. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Outside Retro Vixon</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Next up on my 39th St. adventure was <a href="http://www.retrovixenkc.com/">Retro Vixon</a>, a vintage-inspired clothing store which primarily focuses on "pin-up chic." </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Although Retro Vixon is inspired by past fashion trends, all the clothing inside is new. Even better, they offer shoes, purses, jewelry, hats and more. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A glimpse inside Retro Vixon</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This adorable boutique does a good job of combining retro and girly and is moderately priced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">My only complaint is that there needs to be more merchandise, especially clothing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Even so, I plan on returning to Retro Vixon next time I am looking for something a little fun and different in my wardrobe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Retro Vixon is located at 1620 W. 39th St. It has been open since 2010 and is owned/run by Melissa Evans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">WHITE LIGHT BOOKSTORE AND CRYSTALS</span></h4>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entering White Light Bookstore</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.whitelightbookstore.com/">White Light Bookstore and Crystals</a>, which focuses on metaphysics, spiritual needs and more, was my next stop off. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Entering this unique business felt like stepping out of reality and into one of those mysterious bookshops you see in the movies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">First, you enter through a nondescript purple door snuggled between D'Bronx Deli and the Blue Koi restaurant - so "Harry Potterish" feeling. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Then you climb a steep flight of stairs draped in lights and walk through a door which is protected by two gargoyles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Once inside, the store feels calming and overwhelming at the same time. A strong odor of incense hangs in the air, and the shop is packed with unfamiliar but fascinating things - </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">stones, tarot cards, specialty candles, books, jewelry and more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I decided to purchase a healing stone for a close friend while I was there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It felt weird at first to ask about specific rocks and their powers, but the person running the store made me feel comfortable, was very knowledgable and more than helpful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">On the day I was at White Light, a psychic was also there doing readings for $30. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Although I didn't choose to learn my future, I did discover that White Light conducts seminars, regular psychic fairs, channeling classes and much more for those interested in exploring their inner knowledge and spiritual growth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Overall, I found this store seducing, a little bit left of ordinary, and a place I would definitely return to. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">White Light Bookstore is located at 1801 W. 39th St., and a fun step out of the "mainstream bookstore scene." </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Approaching Anna's Oven</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Open since 2011, <a href="http://www.annasoven.com/">Anna's Oven</a> is a restaurant focused on homestyle food in a charming atmosphere, and it was my last 39th St. stop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The "premise" of Anna's Oven is based on a real person - a farm wife during the Great Depression who knew how to cook great food. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside Anna's Oven</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hanging beside several other paintings for sale on the walls of this quaint restaurant, there is a picture of Anna along with one of her spoons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A small eating establishment filled with about a dozen perfectly mismatched tables and chairs, Anna's Oven has an "urban eclectic" meets "grandma's kitchen" look and vibe.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daily Specials</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Their <a href="http://www.annasoven.com/#!menu/c21r">menu</a> isn't huge, but it doesn't need to be. It includes home-cooking staples like meatloaf, potpie, macaroni and cheese, roasted chicken, sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They do have a decent-sized wine list, have daily specials, and offer carry-out meals. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hummus Appetizer</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I started off my dining experience at Anna's by trying the hummus appetizer. It was delicious! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lasagna</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I followed that with lasagna, which is "the signature dish." It was quite tasty too - with thin homemade lasagna noodles.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Macaroni and Cheese</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I also sampled the macaroni and cheese, chicken and noodles, Mediterranean tuna salad and chocolate cake.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicken and Noodles</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The chicken and noodles and chocolate cake were wonderful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The macaroni and cheese was decent but needed a little more salt or flavoring, and the dressing mixed in with the tuna salad greens was bitter. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mediterranean Tuna Salad</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">As for the service - it was quite slow. I wasn't in a hurry, so this didn't really bother me, but if I would have been on my lunch hour, it would have been a problem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It helped that the waitress was friendly, and I didn't hear anyone complaining, but there needed to be more than one person waiting on tables.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade Chocolate Cake</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Most meals ran between $8 and $10, appetizers ranged from $3 to $6, and homemade desserts were a reasonable $3.50 - $4.50. They also had "party portions" on the menu. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dining At Anna's Oven</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">If you decide to give Anna's Oven a try, they are located at 1809 W. 39th St. and donate a portion of their profits to educational causes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">There is also a public lot behind the restaurant for convenient parking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So, after spending an afternoon exploring the Midtown/39th St. area and checking out several establishments, I honestly have to say, I enjoyed myself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I met a lot of nice folks, would definitely go back to all of the businesses I visited, and, along the way, found many more shops and eating places I would like to try. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Exploring in Kansas City sure can be fun!</span><br />
<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-33119792608765855342013-12-23T10:27:00.000-06:002013-12-23T10:27:50.321-06:00Strawberry Bread Is A Perfect Addition To Any Kansas City Holiday Breakfast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Looks like Kansas City is going to have a white Christmas this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While we don't always have snow for the holidays in Kansas City, one thing many of us do have is out-of-town guests and holiday meals to prepare. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At my house, one breakfast item that has always been enjoyed by both my immediate family and other family members and friends is Strawberry Bread - especially with strawberry butter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While I don't claim that it's healthy, it is easy, it is tasty, and it would make a yummy addition to any holiday breakfast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the way, thanks mom for handing this recipe down to me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 large eggs beaten</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup strawberries (can be frozen)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and soda. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Combine the eggs, oil and berries. Add to dry ingredients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pour the batter into a greased and floured 5" x 9" loaf pan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 50-60 minutes or until bread is done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Strawberry Butter</b>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup powdered sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">10-oz. frozen strawberries</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Combine ingredients in mixer or blender. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Makes about 1 1/2 cups.</span></div>
Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-55672331423014796732013-12-15T15:42:00.001-06:002013-12-15T15:42:40.849-06:00The Maid's Version by Missouri author Daniel Woodrell Explodes Onto The New Book Scene<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Best known for his book, <i>Winter’s Bone</i>, Missouri author Daniel Woodrell’s new novel, <i>The Maid’s Version</i>, contains all the elements that make his writing truly unique, powerful, and intriguing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Flashing back to 1929 and the small town of West Table, Missouri, <i>The Maid’s Version</i>, centers around Alma DeGeer Dunahew, a domestic servant for one of the more prominent families in town, and a mysterious explosion at the local dance hall which instantly kills forty-two of the area’s residents – including Alma’s scandalous sister Ruby. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alma and many of the townspeople feel the calamity was not an accident, but a purposeful act of malice, and throughout the book, different possibilities about who might have been responsible for such an evil deed are explored. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Interestingly, the tragedy in <i>The Maid’s Version</i> is based on a real-life incident and possible unsolved crime that happened in West Plains, Missouri in 1928, which is Daniel Woodrell’s hometown. In fact, his family has a burial plot just 50 feet from the memorial to the unidentified victims of that catastrophic explosion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Maid’s Version </i>is only 164 pages in length, almost novella sized, but it is not a quick or easy read. It delves deeply into a community’s secrets, mistrust, anger and heartbreak. It is also heavy with themes that Woodrell commonly explores in his writing – including hardship, economic/class division, and social consciousness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Additionally, some might accuse <i>The Maid’s Version</i> of meandering at times in its story development, but what it is really doing is skillfully unpeeling the layers of a small Ozark town one character at a time, often in an uncomfortable manner because the residents of West Table are not “feel-good” people. They are suspicious, complex, and appear very hard around the edges – just like the novel. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With an obvious tension, <i>The Maid’s Version</i> unfolds in a way that requires your complete attention. As you turn each page, you learn disturbing details about different townsfolk, their histories, their possible motives for committing the crime, and the effects that the horrific event has had on them and their descendants, even more than 80 years later. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the end, <i>The Maid’s Version</i> successfully and lyrically intertwines possible reasons for the sadistic explosion with the deep-rooted relationships among local families and the community until it overlaps into the story of what Alma believes truly happened on that dreadful evening. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although <i>The Maid’s Version</i> won’t necessarily leave you feeling content, happy or even satisfied at its conclusion, it is a good example of skilled literary fiction and a beautiful writing style that easily transports you into the Missouri Ozarks and into the harsh lives of the characters. You can almost physically feel their pain, anguish, and attempt at healing as they struggle to deal with a tragedy that scars them and their town forever.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>About the author:</b> Daniel Woodrell is originally from West Plains, Missouri, a former Marine, and a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Years ago, he also spent time living in Kansas City. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Maids-Version-Novel-Daniel-Woodrell/dp/0316205850/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387143092&sr=1-1&keywords=the+maid%27s+version">The Maid's Version</a> is his ninth novel. His first collection of stories, <i>The Outlaw Album</i>, was published in 2011. Today, he enjoys living in the Missouri Ozarks where he is contemplating his next novel.
</span>Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-89433622006764100052013-11-16T07:46:00.000-06:002013-11-17T13:33:55.739-06:00Kansas City's Newest Mexican Restaurant Is Open For Business<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chuy's Mexican Food is now open on the Plaza!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With eclectic decor, fresh signature dishes, and a relaxed atmosphere, Chuy's Mexican Food is a fun and quirky addition to the Kansas City Plaza restaurant scene.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As soon as you walk in, you realize this is not quite your typical Mexican</span><span style="font-size: large;"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Elvis Shrine</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brightly colored wooden fish hang from the ceiling, an Elvis shrine occupies a spot near the front (there is an Elvis shrine in every Chuy's location), and seemingly mismatched Mexican art covers the walls for as far as the eye can see.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The "Hubcap Room"</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I happened to visit Chuy's at lunchtime. I was greeted at the door by friendly staff, had no wait for a table, and was seated in a room with a hubcap ceiling (another Chuy's decorating tradition.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our waitress was friendly and seemed very familiar with the menu. She also gave us free samples of Chuy's well-known creamy jalapeño sauce and the boom boom sauce, which is used on their Chicka Chicka Boom Boom entrée.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As far as the <a href="http://chuys.com/documents/menu_noprice.pdf">menu</a>, there was quite a variety of items to choose from. They had the usual Mexican restaurant items like tacos and enchiladas. They also had several signature dishes including the "Elvis Green Chile Fried Chicken" and "Big As Yo Face Burritos."</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicka Chicka Boom Boom </td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most entrees ran between $6 and $11, came with green chile or Mexican rice and refried or charro beans and were made with your choice of seven sauce selections (including ranchero and deluxe tomatillo). For $4.50, they also offered six menu items for children.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicken Chuychanga</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wait for our food was about average, maybe 15 minutes, and when our order arrived, it was piping hot and quite tasty. I ordered a chicken chuychanga, which was $9.29, and my dining companion ordered the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom for $9.99, which was an enchilada filled with fresh-roasted hand-pulled chicken, cheese, New Mexico green chiles and more. The size proportion of the entrees was fairly large and thoroughly filled us up. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making fresh tortillas</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for the history of Chuy's, it was started in Austin, TX, in 1982, and now has more than 40 locations throughout the U.S. Their "claim to fame" is that they pride themselves in making everything fresh - from their Salsa Fresca and tortillas to their signature sauces and margarittas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Their food philosophy is to "bring you the best, healthiest Mexican food on the planet," and their business plan is to "continue expanding and dominate the Mexican restaurant food scene across the U.S."</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside Chuy's Mexican Food restaurant</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Open since October, <a href="http://chuys.com/#/home">Chuy's</a> address is 209 W. 46th Terrace, and their phone number is 931-2783. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They do offer curbside service, and their hours are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sunday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Hour at Chuy's runs Monday - Friday from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., features a fully-loaded nacho car (yes, it's a car), House margaritas for $4.25, House Texas martinis for $7.50, and domestic beers for $2.75 each. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While Chuy's doesn't "reinvent the wheel" in Tex-Mex food or "south of the border" cooking, it is a fun dining choice, and if asked if I would dine there again, my answer would definitely be yes. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Diners enjoying Chuy's</td></tr>
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<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-1941263502402434882013-09-30T21:23:00.001-05:002013-10-06T13:02:26.096-05:00Little Free Libraries Are Popping Up In Kansas City Neighborhoods Throughout The Metro<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Little Free Libraries don't require a card, their books have no due date, and you can easily create one of your own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So what is a Little Free Library? Basically, it's a unique weather-proof box that you can build or purchase, place in your yard and fill with books for anyone to take, return, keep or swap for other books. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Little Free Libraries strive to bring neighborhoods together and promote literacy in a fun and easy way, and it seems to be catching on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Kansas City metro area now has several Little Free Libraries, and I recently checked out the one at 6th and Miller in Lee's Summit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This particular library turned out to be a triangular-looking red box, decorated with a charming face, and filled mostly with adult books by an eclectic group of authors including Stephen King, Cheryl Strayed, Geraldine Brooks, Debbie Macomber, Nicholas Sparks and Harlan Coben.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">What was so much fun was that as I stood there opening the door of the Little Free Library, I felt almost as excited as I do when I visit traditional libraries because I had no idea what I would discover inside. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">In fact, while looking through the approximately 30 books sitting in the library, I felt like I had discovered a miniature literary treasure chest. It made me think "If this was in my neighborhood, I would use it all the time," and "What a great way for moms in the area to share children's books with each other."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Little Free Libraries registered in our area include:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/7117240053/">15754 Dearborn, Overland Park, KS</a></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/7832628404/">1500 W Elm Terr, Olathe, KS</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/8686156542/">601 SE Miller, Lee's Summit, MO</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/9359945427/">8030 Glenwood, Overland Park, KS</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/8504551998/">4916 W 78th Place, Prairie Village, KS</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/8014008459/">4317 W 67th St, Prairie Village, KS </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/8635708301/">6509 Holmes, Kansas City, MO</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/7981165639/">1100 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/8885315302/">4221 Brookridge Drive, Fairway, KS</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/7224367182/">625 S Valley St., Kansas City, KS</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/8479888838/">7019 N Cherry St., Gladstone, MO</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/8927274458/">3807 NE 72nd Terr, Gladstone, MO</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/68010601@N03/7342704042/">2717 Broadway Terr., Leavenworth, KS</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A world-wide non-profit organization, Little Free Library will have between 10,000 and 12,000 registered locations by January 2014 with the movement continuing to grow beyond expectations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">If you would like more information about the group, have an interest in creating or registering a Little Free Library, want to partner with others in our community to build or promote Little Free Libraries and more, visit <a href="http://littlefreelibrary.org/">littlefreelibrary.org</a> or <a href="http://littlefreelibrarykc.wordpress.com/about/">littlefreelibrarykc</a> for local information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The tornado’s path was approximately 71 miles long and at times more than
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<span style="font-size: large;">Besides loss of life, property damage was horrific. The </span><span style="font-size: large;">Hickman Mills Bank at 107</span><sup>th</sup><span style="font-size: large;">
and U.S. 71 Hwy lost its south wall and had to be protected by the National
Guard. Ruskin High School along with
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although it happened more than 50 years ago, the <a href="http://www3.gendisasters.com/kansas/5958/kansas-city-mo-tornado-rips-through-city-may-1957">tornado</a> is
still one of the worst twisters to ever hit the Kansas City area. The memorial to this tragedy is on Blue Ridge
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dedicated on May 18, 1958, this tall brick structure includes the names of those who perished along with a plaque
outlining the path of the deadly twister, a reminder of a dark day in
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Memorial and Gravesite of Lawrin – Winner of the 1938
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<span style="font-size: large;">Located right in the middle of a cul-de-sac at 59 LeMans Ct.
in Prairie Village is an unusual memorial and the burial site of Lawrin - the
1938 Kentucky Derby winner and only Kansas-bred horse to ever win the great
race. Buried beside Lawrin is his sire, Insco,
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<span style="font-size: large;">The well-kept graves are surrounded by a black wrought-iron
fence, and the “mini-cemetery” even includes a nice informational board with
several photos of the majestic <a href="http://pvpost.com/2011/05/06/a-relic-of-great-kentucky-derby-day-with-prairie-village-roots-5071">Lawrin</a> on the day of his Derby win.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The jockey riding Lawrin that day was none other than Eddie
Arcaro, who went on to win four more Kentucky Derby victories. It was Arcaro who skillfully urged Lawrin across the
finish line when the horse started to tire and drift toward the middle of the
track with only an eight of a mile left to go.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lawrin’s memorial site was originally the site of Woolford
Farms, which was owned by Herbert Woolf (of the Woolf Bros. clothing store). Woolf sold the farm in 1955, the year Lawrin
died. The land today is now part of a gated residential community with an
unusual memorial to a horse that briefly made Kansas City the talk of the
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Dutton Brookfield Memorial</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Dutton Brookfield Memorial has a prime real estate space in Kansas
City - on Blue Ridge Cutoff
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dutton Brookfield was the chairman of the Jackson County
Sports Authority in 1966 when he helped successfully convince Kansas
City to approve a $43 million plan to build new baseball and football stadiums – which went on to become the Truman Sports Complex. Brookfield claimed he took the job because
“They came to me and said I was the only one who could get it done.” He was right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brookfield was born in Kansas City and graduated from the
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father passed, Brookfield took over the Unitog Co., which manufactures work
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<span style="font-size: large;">He also ran unsuccessfully for
mayor twice – in 1963 and 1971 - and was a former president of the Chamber
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sadly, Brookfield died in 1979 from burns/complications he
suffered in a tragic house <a href="http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2199&dat=19790724&id=O4MyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YucFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6705,5327614">fire</a>. He was visiting his summer home in Minnesota when a fire broke out in the
kitchen. Brookfield was severely burned. His wife was also injured. Henry
Bloch (of H & R Block) and his wife, who were staying with the Brookfields
at the time, escaped injury.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Established in 1830, Pitcher Cemetery is not just a family burial plot, it is also the final resting place for pioneers, a Revolutionary War soldier, and the site of two mass graves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Located at 3306 Blue Ridge Blvd. in south Kansas City, this small half-acre graveyard was originally established for the Colonel Thomas Pitcher family and is possibly the burial site of up to 200 people. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Colonel Pitcher was a local pioneer and Civil War veteran who is believed to be buried in the cemetery's "mystery grave" along with his wife, Nancy, and their young son, William. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not far from the mystery grave is the final resting place of <a href="http://sarhstchapter.tripod.com/nwmo_patriots/oct_2011//ledstone_noland_-_patriot_grave_biography.pdf">Ledstone Noland</a>, the lone Revolutionary War soldier in the cemetery. Noland served as a Private in the North Carolina Militia from 1776-1783 and passed away in 1839. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Scattered throughout the graveyard are many unmarked stones. These are the burial sites of pioneers who passed away from illness while traveling through the area. Pioneers often could not afford carved headstones, so their graves were marked with simple stones. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The cemetery's two mass graves are located close together at the back of the property. The first site holds the remains of cholera victims who died when an epidemic swept through the area between 1849 and 1851. The second one contains those killed in a Civil War skirmish near the old Pitcher School House on October 21, 1864. It is rumored that the grave contains both soldiers and civilians, but it is unclear exactly who is buried there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At one time, Pitcher Cemetery was in dire shape, but in 1990 it was restored by a group of caring volunteers and remains in good condition today for anyone who would like to explore it. It is open to the public and has no set hours. There is a small shelter house with a picnic table nearby and a small parking lot directly in front of the cemetery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A bulletin board stands at the entrance of the cemetery with bits and pieces of odd and interesting information. The graveyard itself feels secluded and is surrounded on three sides by thick woods. This is important to know because if you don't use bug repellant here, the chiggers and mosquitoes will eat you alive!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As far as the overall feeling of <a href="http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mojackso/pitcher.htm">Pitcher Cemetery</a>, it emits somewhat of a heavy, sad aura combined with an old, historical vibe. There are reports of strange lights, odd sounds, and mysterious shapes floating throughout the cemetery, but while I was there, I did not see anything out of the ordinary. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you decide to stroll through this hidden little historic gem, it should take no more than an hour and is a great little lesson in Kansas City <a href="http://www.kc-it.com/backbone/part001.pdf">history</a> - definitely worth checking out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City is known as the "City of Fountains" for a reason. Except for Rome, it has more operational fountains than any other city in the world, including the Spirit of Freedom Fountain located at 4700 Cleveland Avenue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dedicated to the city on September 13, 1981, and erected from the dream of former Kansas City Council member and community/civic leader Bruce R. Watkins, the Spirit of Freedom Fountain celebrates African American contributions to Kansas City and includes a 5,000-pound metallic free-form sculpture sitting atop a pedestal of cascading water which flows into a basin equipped with six clusters of water jets spraying directly into the air. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Spirit of Freedom sculpture was designed by Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt and is meant to capture the improvisational jazz feel of Kansas City. The fountain was funded with money and donations raised through the Spirit of Kansas City Foundation, an organization set up by Bruce R. Watkins. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although still currently operational and available for for weddings, the Spirit of Freedom Fountain is on Kansas City's list of fountains in need of critical repair. The iron base supports of the pedestal are visibly beginning to bulge out, and the cost to repair the fountain is $135,000.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">According to Mark McHenry, the Director of Parks and Recreation, in a recent interview with Fox 4 News, Kansas City's capital improvement budget allots approximately $250,000 a year to maintain and repair fountains, which is not nearly enough to fix the city's multiple fountain problems. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That is where the <a href="http://www.kcfountains.com/">City of Fountains Foundation</a> comes into play. They are a nonprofit organization working to raise the needed funds to bring all of Kansas City's 48 publicly-owned <a href="http://kansascity.about.com/od/entertainmentattractions/ig/Kansas-City-Fountain-Gallery/">fountains</a> back to pristine working condition. They believe that <span class="fbLongBlurb">Kansas City's fountains symbolize our world-class
status and are a visual display of community pride. </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, next time you are in the Midtown/Plaza area, stop by and check out the Spirit of Freedom Fountain and soak up a bit of Kansas City history. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is no parking available at the fountain itself, but you can park on a close-by neighborhood street or in the parking lot of the nearby Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center and then easily walk to the fountain, which is just off of the Brush Creek Trail. </span><br />
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<br />Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-90494816971078180612013-05-26T11:32:00.003-05:002013-05-26T20:00:26.403-05:00Johnny C's Knows How To Please A Kansas City Lunch Crowd<style>
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in 1992 by Johnny Caracci and inspired by wonderful memories of preparing and
eating homemade Sicilian cuisine with family in his grandmother's kitchen,
Johnny C. wants his customers to experience that same feeling of happiness when they eat at his place.</span></span></div>
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because there were approximately 15 people ahead of me in the order line.
However, just the opposite turned out to be true, and in less than five
minutes, I was placing my order with Johnny C. himself. Their operation
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far as lunch deals, on the day I was there, the menu included two
specials. The first included a serving of homemade lasagna, salad, bread
and butter, and a medium drink for $8.99. The second special was a 1/2 sandwich
(ham, beef or turkey), a cup of soup, chips, and a 22-ounce drink for
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rest of the menu included a variety of cold and hot sandwiches along with
spaghetti, garlic toast, soup, several types of salads, an option to "build your
own sandwich," and yummy desserts like freshly baked Otis Spunkmeyer
cookies and the "cake of the day." </span></span></div>
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wise, most of the sandwiches, pasta dishes and salads ranged in price from
$5.99 - $7.99. The sandwiches were served with chips, and the pasta came
with salad plus bread and butter. I thought the Italian steak and chicken
cordon bleu sandwiches sounded yummy, but in the end, I ordered a Swiss beef
sandwich which included roast beef, Swiss cheese and barbeque sauce.</span></span></div>
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then found a table in the dining area and waited for my order, which didn't
take long either. While I was sitting there, I noticed that the walls were
covered with old family photos. They were kind of interesting and gave an
otherwise typical-looking restaurant a more unique and inviting
vibe. </span></span></div>
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the lunch rush died down a little, Johnny also came out from behind the counter
to speak to his patrons, stopping by each table to say hi and check in with the
customers. It was a nice personal touch.</span></span></div>
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I found my eating experience at Johnny C's to be quite enjoyable, and if I
worked in the <span style="font-size: large;">vacinity</span> of I-435 and Front St., I would eat there often. It is
such a better lunch choice than the fast food places around it, like McDonald's
and Taco Bell, and if you're in a hurry, you can call in your order ahead of
time, and they will have it ready for you when you get there. </span></span></div>
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in mind that both <a href="http://www.johnnycdelis.com/index.html">Johnny C's Deli & Pasta</a> locations have limited hours and only serve lunch
items, but they do offer catering services, including box lunches, deli trays
and sandwich trays<span style="font-size: large;">. They also</span> sell bottles of their own salad dressing and marinade. </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A storm is brewing along the bike/jogging trail in Overland Park.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Approaching Oak St - Downtown</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It's going to rain again.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Another cold, gray day in KC. We need spring weather!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ahhhh.<span style="font-size: large;">.. <span style="font-size: large;">s</span></span>unshine<span style="font-size: large;">,</span> tailga<span style="font-size: large;">ting and baseball at "The K"</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Looking up at t</span>he beautiful fountains <span style="font-size: large;">in</span> Kauffman Stadium.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday night <span style="font-size: large;">at the stadium</span>...life is good (especially since <span style="font-size: large;">The <span style="font-size: large;">Royals are winning this season - so far!)</span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">T</span>he Library District - 10th and Baltimore</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It's May<span style="font-size: large;">...<span style="font-size: large;"> and it's snowing. The story of our spring in K<span style="font-size: large;">ansas City...</span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sn<span style="font-size: large;">ow and tulips</span></span></b>Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-79599081599331176162013-04-28T15:18:00.001-05:002013-04-28T17:22:03.085-05:00Kansas City Preschoolers Blast Into "Outer Space" With Dino O'Dell<style>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>KC Musician Kevin Dolan (aka Dino O'Dell)</b></td></tr>
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Say the name “Dino O’Dell” to any four-year-old in Kansas
City, and they are likely to start singing <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Pizza Polka, Puddle Jumper</i> or one of many other fun songs created by the talented
Kansas City children’s musician.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Now, with the release of his third CD, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Outer Space</i>, kids will be “over the moon” for his twelve new,
original songs including the western swing feel of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Flapjacks, </i>the fun and fast-paced <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sugar Breakfast Cereal, </i>and the CD’s title song, the
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As for parents, they will enjoy Dino’s new CD because it
“tricks kids into learning” with catchy reggae-sounding songs like <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Around The World</i>, which also includes
Kansas City favorite Brother John on the track, and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Colors of the Rainbow, </i>which is an engaging way for youngsters to
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Dino (short for Dinosaur) O’Dell is actually the “alter ego”
of talented musician, songwriter, actor and teacher Kevin Dolan who
won the “Best Children’s Music” award from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Pitch</i> in 2010.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He and his band, The T-Rex
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As a youngster in Seattle, it didn’t seem likely that Kevin
would grow up to be a musician.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
didn’t come from a musical family, and he wasn’t a particularly good
singer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What Kevin did have, though, was
a love for music (especially Joni Mitchell), and a desire to learn. </div>
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At the University of California – Santa Cruz, he earned a bachelor’s degree in music, improved his singing voice and perfected his
guitar, banjo, and mandolin skills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
also worked at the Youth Theatre Northwest in Seattle and spent two years in
Japan teaching at the Boston English Academy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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After Japan, he returned to Seattle where he taught
preschool and played in local bands until one day he made the fateful decision
to visit a friend in Kansas City and decided to stay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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As Dino O’Dell, Kevin plays numerous shows throughout the
metro and nearby states.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just last month he collaborated with the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art where he performed his show, “Around
The World With Dino O’Dell” as part of their <i>The Map as Art</i> exhibit. He was also the “preschool rock star entertainment” at several
area library Dr. Seuss parties. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span> </div>
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Even more exciting for Kevin, though, is that later this year, he plans on creating his first Dino O'Dell video.</div>
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If you haven’t had a chance to take your kids, grandkids,
preschool class or daycare group to see this treasured Kansas City musician,
there are several “Dino O’Dell” appearances coming up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I encourage you to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kids will have a “blast” and so will
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<span style="font-size: large;">5-8 p.m. (Dino's time TBA)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a benefit for <a href="https://campencourage.org/">Camp Encourage</a> which helps autistic youth</span></div>
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Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-24732051655579638442013-03-31T08:00:00.001-05:002013-03-31T08:00:18.485-05:00The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <em>The Chaperone</em>
by Laura Moriarty, Louise Brooks is a young free spirit who doesn’t
care what society thinks of her. Cora Carlisle, on the other hand, is a
middle-aged married woman with unflinching morals. In 1922, Louise
makes an important trip to New York with Cora as her traveling
companion. It is a journey that will profoundly change both women
forever.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">In the late 1920s, everyone knew Louise Brooks as a world-famous
silent film star. She was beautiful. She was troubled, and she was the
woman who made the “bob” haircut a cultural phenomenon. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">But in 1922, Louise was a 15-year-old girl who hated living in
Wichita, KS, because it was old-fashioned, restrictive, and one big dead
end. It was a feeling that Cora Carlisle didn’t share. She mostly
found Wichita comforting with its small-town attitude and sense of
community. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">That summer, with Cora as her chaperone, Louise escapes to New York
to attend classes at the Denishawn School of Dance. Louise's ambition
is to become a member of the Denishawn Dance Company so that she does
not have to return to Wichita. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">Cora's purpose, however, and real reason for coming to New York is to
find the identity of her birth parents. As a small child, Cora had
been dumped at the Home For Friendless Girls in New York, residing there
until she was eventually put on an orphan train and shipped off to
Kansas for adoption. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">As an eight-year-old girl, the trip had frightened Cora, and now as a
thirty-six-year-old grown woman, she wanted answers. By the end of the
summer, both women are successful at reaching their goals, but things
will not turn out as either woman planned. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">Before you begin reading <em>The Chaperone</em>, you should know that the novel mostly focuses on the fictional character Cora with Louise as almost a secondary character. <em>The Chaperone</em>
is not a biography of Louise's life, but author Laura Moriarty does do a
great job of blending Cora's fabricated life with fascinating details
of Louise's true story. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;"><em>The Chaperone</em>, which was published in 2012, has also been
divided up into three chronological sections that easily flow into each
other, and the writing style has an elegant ease that makes the book
feel seamless when reading it. In fact, it is that easy writing style
that makes the book hard to put down. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">The author of <em>The Chaperone</em>, Laura Moriarty, lives in
Lawrence, KS, and teaches creative writing at the University of Kansas.
She is the author of several other novels including <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rest-Her-Life-Laura-Moriarty/dp/B0020MMBNA/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364734583&sr=1-1&keywords=the+rest+of+her+life">The Rest of Her Life</a></em> and <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/While-Im-Falling-Laura-Moriarty/dp/B0046HAJJU/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364734643&sr=1-1&keywords=while+i%27m+falling">While I'm Falling</a></em>.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">So, if you are still looking for an absorbing novel to round out your spring reading list or perhaps looking to read a novel by a local
author, then <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Chaperone-Laura-Moriarty/dp/B00B1L8XL0/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364734694&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Chaperone">The Chaperone</a></em> by Laura Moriarty is it. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">Additionally, if you want to learn more about Louise Brooks, check out <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lulu-Hollywood-Expanded-Louise-Brooks/dp/0816637318/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364734748&sr=1-1&keywords=lulu+in+hollywood+louise+brooks">LuLu In Hollywood</a></em>, which is the autobiography of Louise Brooks.</span><br />
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Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-77751125722673017272013-03-25T16:09:00.002-05:002013-03-25T16:09:47.835-05:00Stephenson's "Old Apple Farm" Restaurant Potato Soup Recipe<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For many years, <a href="http://www.kchistory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/Montgomery&CISOPTR=8087&CISOBOX=1&REC=5">Stephenson's Old Apple Farm Restaurant</a> was a dining institution in Kansas City. As a kid, I always found it fun to go there for a fancy dinner, including having one of their delicious apple fritters for dessert. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Stephensons opened their original restaurant at 40 Hwy and Lee's Summit Road on April 16, 1946, with ten booths. They fed 38 people that first day. <span style="font-size: large;">Sadly, after 61 years, t</span>he<span style="font-size: large;"> business closed</span> in February 200<span style="font-size: large;">7</span>, ending a culinary era in Kansas City. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though the restaurant no longer exists, many of their recipes live on. One of my favorite Stephenson's recipes is their potato soup which I continue to make for my family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 medium carrot, diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 t. red pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cook potatoes in boiling, salted water until tender. Melt butter in 3-quart kettle until golden brown. Add carrots and onions. Cover and cook until tender. Remove from heat. Blend in flour. Stir in milk. Add half of potatoes. Mash rest of potatoes and add with rest of ingredients. Heat until steaming hot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">NOTE: This is an easy recipe to alter. You can add cheese and bacon bits for a topping, or if you really like veggies, add celery or zucchini. </span></div>
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Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-90208323368380002652013-03-15T21:52:00.002-05:002013-03-15T21:52:46.134-05:00Is Everyone In Kansas City Irish?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What is one of the biggest holidays in Kansas City? Anyone who lives here will tell you it's St. Patrick's Day. With a huge parade through the heart of town and big celebrations throughout the city, the entire area turns into a sea of frenzied green on that festive day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">If </span>one of your favorite <span style="font-size: large;">parts of</span> St. Patrick's Day in Kansas City is eating Irish food, consider trying Browne's Irish Marketplace. Through St. Patty's Day, they are offering a traditional Irish breakfast for $12.95 which includes <span class="font_0">rashers (bacon), bangers (sausages), eggs, potatoes, tomatoes, Irish soda bread, toast, coffee, </span><span class="font_0">Bewley's tea, and orange juice. They also have several yummy holiday lunch choices like corned beef and Irish potato soup. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="font_0">Located at 3300 Pennsylvania, Browne's is only a block away from the St. Patrick's Day parade route, so it is a perfect place to start your holiday fun or to grab a bite to eat after the parade. Even better, on St. Patrick's Day, Browne's is providing </span>a large outdoor heated tent, live Irish music and dancers, bagpipers, a children's Irish village with inflatables, games<span style="font-size: large;">, </span>vendors and a bar for the crowds that are sure to be in the area. They will also be open expanded <a href="http://www.brownesmarket.com/#!events/c1e2v">hours</a> on Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Opened in 1887, <a href="http://www.brownesmarket.com/#!our_history/c161y">Browne's Irish Marketplace</a> is a Kansas City cultural and historical treasure. Walk through their doors, and it feels like you have stepped back in time a hundred years (in a charming way). At its current location since 1901 and still run by the family of the original owners, the worn oak planks on the floor creak as you step inside and try to absorb everything crammed into the store and on its walls (even in the bathroom).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The main room consists of an old-fashioned meat counter, tables and chairs for dining, and shelves of various Irish gifts and packaged foods. If you decide to pop in at Browne's you will notice many "regulars" occupying seats in the eating area. That's because their <a href="http://www.brownesmarket.com/#!menu/cl69">deli</a> has such tasty food - and by the way, their egg salad sandwiches and chocolate chip cookies are delicious. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Besides the main room, Browne's has expanded so there are now several more rooms stuffed to the rafters with Irish hats, home decor goods, kilts, hoodies, scarves, baby clothing, and so much more for the person who wants or needs anything Irish!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Browne's Irish Marketplace is usually only open through lunch, but once a month, they host <a href="http://www.brownesmarket.com/#!third_thursday/c14eo">"Third Thursday"</a> and offer an Irish dinner, cold beer and live music from 5-9 p.m. In June, they also host a street fair event. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whatever you decide to do for St. Patrick's Day, be safe, have fun, and <span style="font-size: large;">consider</span> checking out Browne's Irish Marketplace for a fun, tasty and traditional Irish holiday experience. </span><br />
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Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-73682425404065224252013-03-11T19:23:00.000-05:002013-03-11T19:23:46.611-05:00JJs Restaurant Trying To Pick Up The Pieces<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On February 19, 2013, the entire Kansas City community was shocked and horrified when JJs restaurant, a local dining institution near the Country Club Plaza, was destroyed in a natural gas explosion. Sadly, more than a dozen people were injured and a JJs employee was killed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I visited the site of the former restaurant a few days ago and snapped the photos shown below. The man in the gray shirt is restaurant owner JJ Frantze. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">In the last half of February, Kansas City was socked with two snowstorms. In my part of town, we received approximately 22 inches of snow. Below are some pictures of what our neighborhood looked like after the Gods of Snow dumped on us!</span></b></span></h4>
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Located at 10 Richards Road, in the same building as TWA’s original headquarters,
the museum is run by two former TWA flight attendants, Pam Blaschum and Mary
Ellen Miller, and spotlights all the major triumphs, tragedies, and headlines
of the once world-famous airline, including its purchase by American Airlines
in 2001.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>TWA - Airline of the Stars</b></td></tr>
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Even before you enter the museum, you notice the hallway is covered
with photos of famous celebrities who once flew TWA because it was “the
airline of the stars,” a reputation earned when Howard Hughes owned the
aviation giant.</div>
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There are also display cases filled with news articles,
artifacts and many of the “firsts” accomplished by TWA. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, did you know that in 1934 TWA
was the first commercial airline to adopt the Sperry automatic pilot as
standard equipment to reduce pilot fatigue?</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Bullet Casing From Flight 847</b></td></tr>
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One case holds a bullet casing recovered from TWA Flight
847, hijacked on its way from Athens to Rome on June 14, 1985 by <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shiite
Hezbollah terrorists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The two-week
ordeal resulted in the death of one passenger, U.S. Navy diver Robert Stethem,
whose body was dumped on a runway in Beirut.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Another case contains newspaper
articles and a photo of TWA flight attendant Nellie Granger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was aboard a TWA DC-2 on April 7, 1936
bound for Pittsburgh when it crashed into a mountainside just outside of
Uniontown, Pennsylvania.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eleven of the
fourteen people aboard were killed.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Nellie Granger</b></td></tr>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nellie was thrown from the plane upon
impact and injured, but she reentered the burning wreckage to save the other
two survivors – the wife of the mayor of Newark and a man with two broken
legs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Afterwards, she trudged through dense
woodlands to get help and then back again with the rescuers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In all, </span>Nellie walked eleven miles
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pope John Paul II Flies TWA</b></td></tr>
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The museum itself consists of three fairly compact rooms and
a small gift shop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two of the rooms are
filled with photos, vintage uniforms, airplane equipment, memorabilia, and
artifacts from some of TWA’s most memorable flights, such as the one that
transported Pope John Paul II.</div>
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The third room is dedicated to TWA founders Paul Richter, Jack
Frye, and Walter Hamilton with a small memorial by its entrance to the
employees of Flight 800 who perished on July 17, 1996, shortly after the plane
left New York for Paris.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.twamuseumat10richardsroad.org/index.htm">museum</a> takes approximately 60-90 minutes to tour, is
better suited for adults than children and does a nice job of keeping TWA’s company
history and spirit alive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Amy Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625926910173281359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372881348177221750.post-59438941193656196212013-01-21T16:04:00.000-06:002013-01-21T16:14:17.001-06:00A New Twist On The Traditional Kansas City Doughnut<style>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Strawberries 'n Cream Doughnut</b></td></tr>
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Doughnuts topped with pretzels and candy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Long Johns dripping in maple frosting and sprinkled
with crumbled bacon… It’s all wacky but true at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Doughnuts%20topped%20with%20pretzels%20or%20candy.%20%20Long%20Johns%20dripping%20in%20maple%20frosting%20and%20sprinkled%20with%20crumbled%20bacon%E2%80%A6%20It%E2%80%99s%20all%20wacky%20but%20true%20at%20Twisted%20Doughnut%20in%20Overland%20Park,%20KS.%20%20Open%20since%202010,%20this%20unique%20bakery%E2%80%99s%20mission%20is%20to%20reinvent%20doughnuts%20for%20customers%20that%20are%20outrageous,%20sophisticated%20and%20tasty.%20%20Their%20secret%20is%20to%20use%20quality%20ingredients%20and%20focus%20on%20detail.%20%20A%20few%20of%20their%20original%20creations%20include:%20%20Brownie%20Blings%20(raised%20doughnuts%20with%20chocolate%20icing%20and%20topped%20with%20fresh%20baked%20brownie%20pieces)%20%20%20Train%20Wrecks%20(Long%20Johns%20topped%20with%20maple%20frosting%20and%20crumbled%20bacon%20pieces)%20%20%20Strawberries%20%E2%80%98n%20Creams%20(raised%20doughnuts%20filled%20with%20cream%20cheese,%20fresh%20strawberries%20and%20powdered%20sugar)%20and%20%20%20Jelly%20Bears%20(raised%20doughnuts%20with%20vanilla%20icing%20and%20topped%20with%20gummy%20bears)%20%20Twisted%20Doughnut%20is%20owned%20by%20Jeff%20and%20Brandi%20Martin,%20who%20also%20own%20the%20very%20successful%20Smallcakes%20Bakery,%20which%20specializes%20in%20cupcakes.%20%20In%20fact,%20the%20two%20businesses%20sit%20side%20by%20side%20in%20a%20nondescript%20strip%20mall,%20and%20they%20are%20separated%20on%20the%20inside%20by%20a%20doorway%20with%20a%20curtain.%20%20When%20I%20was%20at%20Twisted%20Doughnut%20recently%20(for%20the%20first%20time),%20I%20personally%20tried%20both%20the%20Brownie%20Bling%20and%20the%20Train%20Wreck.%20%20Both%20were%20yummy%20and%20a%20fun%20change%20from%20the%20%E2%80%9Cregular%E2%80%9D%20doughnut.%20%20Never%20fear,%20though.%20%20If%20you%20are%20a%20%E2%80%9Cregular%20doughnut%20person,%E2%80%9D%20they%20have%20those%20available%20too.%20%20%20%20After%20visiting%20Twisted%20Doughnut,%20I%20would%20put%20it%20into%20the%20%E2%80%9Cvisit%20once%20in%20a%20while%E2%80%9D%20category.%20%20It%20is%20a%20great%20place%20to%20pick%20up%20some%20doughnuts%20for%20the%20morning%20after%20your%20daughter%E2%80%99s%20slumber%20party%20or%20when%20pastry-loving%20out-of-town%20guests%20visit.%20%20If%20you%20do%20visit%20Twisted%20Doughnut,%20be%20warned%20that%20with%20its%20bright%20purple%20and%20blue%20walls%20and%20big%20Homer%20Simpson%20poster,%20it%20looks%20like%20a%20teenager%20did%20the%20decorating.%20%20It%20also%20has%20very%20little%20seating%20available,%20so%20plan%20on%20taking%20your%20purchases%20with%20you%20to%20eat,%20and%20get%20there%20early%20for%20the%20best%20selection%20of%20doughnuts.%20%20Also,%20they%20need%20to%20have%20some%20counter%20space%20for%20customers%20at%20the%20register%20area.%20%20I%20wanted%20to%20set%20my%20purse%20down%20to%20get%20out%20my%20wallet%20and%20pay.%20%20I%20couldn%E2%80%99t%20because%20there%20was%20no%20space,%20and%20on%20the%20other%20side%20of%20the%20register,%20the%20employee%20had%20to%20hold%20my%20doughnut%20box%20until%20I%20was%20ready%20to%20take%20it%20because%20he%20had%20no%20place%20to%20set%20anything%20down%20either.%20%20%20%20Additionally,%20they%20need%20to%20have%20small%20to-go%20boxes%20for%20people%20who%20are%20only%20buying%20a%20doughnut%20or%20two.%20%20I%20only%20purchased%20a%20few%20doughnuts%20and%20had%20to%20take%20them%20home%20in%20a%20big%20doughnut%20box%20%20-%20which%20allowed%20the%20doughnuts%20to%20slide%20around%20in%20the%20box%20and%20get%20a%20little%20dinged%20up.%20%20Twisted%20Doughnut%20is%20located%20at%2014383%20Metcalf%20Ave%20in%20Overland%20Park,%20and%20their%20phone%20number%20is%20913-685-1612.%20%20%20%20Their%20hours%20are:%20Thursday-Friday%206:30%20a.m.%20-Midnight,%20and%20Saturday%20&%20Sunday%207:00%20a.m.%20%E2%80%93Midnight.%20%20Specialty%20doughnuts%20range%20in%20price%20from%20$1.25%20-%20$2.75.">Twisted Doughnut</a> </i>in Overland Park, KS.</div>
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Open since 2010, this funky cruller shop is on a mission to reinvent the boring doughnut and give customers choices that are outrageous, sophisticated and tasty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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A few of their
original <a href="http://twisteddoughnut.net/menu.html">creations</a> include:</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Brownie Blings</b> (raised
doughnuts with chocolate icing and topped with fresh baked brownie pieces) </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Train Wrecks</b> (Long
Johns topped with maple frosting and crumbled bacon pieces) </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Strawberries ‘n Creams</b>
(raised doughnuts filled with cream cheese, fresh strawberries and powdered
sugar) </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Jelly Bears</b> (raised
doughnuts with vanilla icing and topped with gummy bears)</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Twisted Doughnut </i>is
owned by Jeff and Brandi Martin, who also own <a href="http://www.smallcakescupcakery.com/index.cfm?id=6">Smallcakes</a>, a specialty cupcake business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, the two Overland Park businesses are located next door to each other in a strip mall and separated on the
inside by a doorway with a curtain.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Brownie Bling Doughnut</b></td></tr>
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I visited <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Twisted Doughnut
</i>recently (for the first time) and tried a Brownie Bling
and the Train Wreck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both were yummy and
a fun change from the “usual” glazed doughnut.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Never fear, though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are a
“plain doughnut person,” they have those available too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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After visiting <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Twisted
Doughnut, </i>I would put it into the “visit once in a while” category.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a great place to pick up some breakfast the morning after your daughter’s slumber party or when pastry-loving
out-of-town guests visit.</div>
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However, if you do decide to check out <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Twisted
Doughnut, </i>be warned that with its bright purple and blue walls and big
Homer Simpson poster, it looks like a teenager did the decorating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also has very little seating available, so
plan on taking your purchases with you, and lastly, get there early for the best
selection of doughnuts.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Inside Twisted Doughnut</b></td></tr>
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Additionally, there is no counter space for customers at
the register area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a small detail, but it is annoying. I wanted to set my
purse down to get out my wallet and pay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I couldn’t because there was no counter space. Meanwhile, on the other side of the
register, the employee had to hold my doughnut box until I was ready to take it
because he had no place to set anything down either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Lastly, they need to have small to-go boxes for people
who are only buying a doughnut or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I purchased two doughnuts and had to take them home in a big doughnut
box<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- which allowed the doughnuts to
slide around and get a little dinged up before I got home. Just for the record, though, they still tasted sugary delicious.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Twisted Doughnut</b></td></tr>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Twisted Doughnut </i>is
located at <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">14383 Metcalf Ave in Overland Park, and their phone
number is 913-685-1612.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Their hours are:</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Thursday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - midnight, and Saturday
& Sunday 7:00 a.m. – midnight.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Specialty doughnuts range in price from $1.25 -
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