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Woods, Lakes, Rocks, Oil, and Airplanes

Will Rogers once said of Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve that “It’s the most unique place in this country” and we couldn’t agree more.   The Woolaroc name is derived from three words – the woods, lakes and rocks that…

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Walking Around Wichita

Below are some pictures of my stepmom (well one of my stepmoms).  Sue is intelligent, well-read, fashionable, polite, polished, environmentally  conscience, and a talented singer, musician and actress who made a living performing!  She’s a very hip, cosmopolitan woman…

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Why We Like Ike

In today’s highly charged political environment, it’s been tough for our government leaders to get much done.  Although critics of Dwight D. Eisenhower once referred to him as the “do-nothing president”, his two terms in office stand in stark…

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To The Stars Through Difficulty

The state motto for Kansas is “Ad Astra per aspera” which is Latin for “To the stars through difficulty”.  It was coined in 1861, reflecting the pioneering spirit, but also the difficult times Kansas endured in becoming a state. …

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Kansas City Here We Come

Kansas City sits on Missouri’s western edge, straddling the border with Kansas and it is Missouri’s most populated city.  today, it is known for its BBQ and blues, but in the early 1900’s, it was a city of vice…

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Harry S. Truman Makes Independence, Missouri Proud

We were discussing Clinton’s Presidential Library (post about this visit linked here) with our friends the Cunningham’s and they noted Harry S. Truman’s Presidential Library and Museum was very interesting.  It is located in Truman’s hometown of Independence, Missouri.  …

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Gateway Arch – A Symbol Of Adventure

Most national parks have plenty of hiking, scenic views, plenty of wildlife, and interesting trees or plants.  We’ve only been to a few urban national parks, but this engineering marvel is one of them!   I’ve said it before and…