It's Spring In Kansas City - Or Is It?

 A storm is brewing along the bike/jogging trail in Overland Park.

  


Approaching Oak St - Downtown

It's going to rain again.

  


Another cold, gray day in KC.  We need spring weather!

  

Ahhhh... sunshine, tailgating and baseball at "The K"

 Looking up at the beautiful fountains in Kauffman Stadium.

 Saturday night at the stadium...life is good (especially since The Royals are winning this season - so far!)

  



Westport Road in full bloom.

  


Almost looks like Mayberry, doesn't it?

  


Looking onto the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

  


Spirit of Freedom Fountain located at 4700 Cleveland Ave.

Surprise... more rain - looking down Main St.

  


There's more than one mode of transportation in Kansas City.

  


The Library District - 10th and Baltimore














It's May... and it's snowing.  The story of our spring in Kansas City...

Snow and tulips

JJs Restaurant Trying To Pick Up The Pieces

The remains of JJs Restaurant

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. 

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.  

My prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy.

Video of JJ's Restaurant Explosion

 

Video of JJs Restaurant Burning After The Explosion

 

Record Snowfall Hits Kansas City

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!