The Rest of the Story

Peter Cook, Titanic historian presented an interesting talk at Union Station about the chronology of the Titanic, from its inception until its demise. Fascinating. Below is a ticket for a steerage passenger. Cost of the ticket would have been $40 then and $350 today, adjusted for inflation. A first class suite ticket would be about $400,000 today.

 

The Tree Wins

This sidewalk has been fixed so many times but it always buckles. I think these patches are attempts to make it easier for strollers but we always go in the street.
 

Morning Glory

An awe moment from Mother Nature. I could see glimpses but Hayden provided the full glory.
 

Olympians in Training

Stacy (in turquoise) was participating in an exhibition at Somerset School. She did not continue her training long enough to make it to the Olympics. 😎 1986
 

Too Cold to Eat?

We couldn't get the fish to come to the surface to eat. Colin thought it might be too cold. They are outside but under a plastic roof.
 

Modern Age of Classical Music

This Graduate Fellowship String Quartet from the UMKC Conservatory was the pre-entertainment for a Trailblazing presentation we saw at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. They were excellent but I was fascinated that in this modern time, the musicians were playing music from their iPads.

 

Pancake Flipping

When it was time for the pancake competition at church, my grandchildren jumped right in.

 

Tiny Passenger

This brought a smile to my face to see a tiny passenger on a giant red pickup truck.

 

Salt Room Experience

We took Stacy to KC Salt Mine for a Himalayan salt room experience for her birthday (it took a while to get it scheduled). It was fascinating. We were in a cloud of salt for its healing power before we were done. 

Joining the Movement

Indian Hills students staged an anti-ICE demonstration on their athletic field. Hayden was a supervisor. They had about 75 kids participate.

 

Happy Birthday to Holly!

Happy birthday today, previously with her cousins Calvin and Grace. 1999 

 

A Fall of Powdered Sugar

In honor of Mardi Gras, Colin sampled his first beignet and enjoyed the spray of powdered sugar from the first bite. Can't eat one and not make a mess.
 

It's a Hedgehog

Or is it a bear? I've been trying to figure out what was on top of this chimney but it's always been dark and lit only by the Christmas lights. Now I can see.

 

Our Trivia Team

We placed third in the Trivia Night competition at church. We got a big boost from Joseph's musical knowledge.

Creative Reunion

I met up with some of the ladies I worked with at Creative Courseware. Photography by Adam