The thaw

Taken, actually, in Southern Missouri, last week. 

Too much snow around here for this yet.

Marienplatz

Taken at Marienplatz Beer Bar this weekend.

Bottom's up.

And now that I mention it, what a terrific idea for a beer joint.

Welcome back, guys

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Happy Valentine's Day, Kansas City

The Kauffman Center

A friend of mine put this picture up on his Facebook page of the Kauffman. I haven't verified but I think he took it with his cell phone last week. I just liked it too much and wanted to share it. I think it pretty outstanding. (Kudos, Barry). We're so fortunate to have the Kauffman Center.

I'm back (kind of)

Shot last Spring

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Shot here in town, of course, for all who know Westport and Sheehan's Imports. Happy St. Pat's Day, y'all. Have one for me.

determination

I shot this a few years ago in South Dakota, near Mount Rushmore. I've always liked when I find trees growing where you don't even think it's possible.

Crestwood

Crestwood Condominiums, off Brookside Boulevard.

Bobey Way

I just liked the way it turned out, with all the additions.

HORROR

A Lawrence, Kansas bookstore, a couple years ago.

Bistro 303

A favorite, local hangout.

Majesty

Shot in Westport a couple years ago.

After the storm

Taken about 2 years ago. It's always great when something you think is nice turns out far better than you imagined. This is one of those.

Chubby's

Chubby's restaurant, in midtown, on Main Street. I especially liked how this one turned out. I liked the blur of the passing car, in addition to the neon.

Protecting pooch

I shot this last year in Lawrence, Kansas while walking with a friend. Massachussetts Street is such a great stretch of shops and downtown that's a terrific throwback to the way things and places used to be. This gentleman was reading his paper with what I assume was his best friend.

Bobey

I shot this here in town a couple years ago. I just liked it. Vivid color, random reference.

Red balloons

will you be my...

Redux. So shoot me.

January sunrise

Smithville Lake, a year ago.

Sunset, December 7, 2011

Shot by a friend, Bob Traviglione. He saw this same sunset I did--maybe you did, too. He was lucky enough to have caught it. I couldn't and didn't. It was magnificent. I did crop it a bit but that was all.

January, Kansas, dusk

click on picture for larger viewing. Shot last year between Lawrence, Kansas and Overland Park.

stones, II

And happy birthday to Dennis and all "groundhogs."

what this time of year usually looks like

Another reminder of snow and cold from winters past

Quite a difference from today, huh?

It was this cold and snowy last year

 

Let's not forget it, right?

Goin' to Kansas City...

Taken a year ago.

HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY, SARAH!!!

Happy holidays

From out in the country, near Smithville Lake on a backroad.

All you need is...

From Hall's Crown Center, last year.

Happy Holidays

Taken downtown, looking out, into the city.

Happy holidays

Because they are now.

Christmas is now

Shot at our own Crown Center. If you look closely (click on picture for larger view), you'll see those are real people playing instruments, to be clear. Happy holidays, y'all.

berries, Autumn

 

Shot a couple years ago in Loose Park, on a walk.

Happy Thanksgiving, happy holidays

 

Bistro 303

From a favorite hang-out, shot last year.

late Summer

 

My daughter actually shot this. I loved how it turned out. (Imagine that).

Gold, on red

From a friend's porch a couple years ago.

pottery, Autumen

From a friend's house and yard, just outside St. Joseph, Missouri. I loved the way it turned out.