What Can Your Dog Do?

At the Overland Park Fall Festival, a dog training demonstration included this dog. Among his talents, he would jump up on the fire hydrant with this sign and turn so everyone could read it.

One Survivor

Here's the one plant in my wildflower seed garden that lived and produced a bloom. I have no idea what it is. It has been suggested that if I don't disturb this plot, more of the seed may germinate for next year.

Dining with the Disciples

I was able to sneak into the inside of the special glass enclosure where this Last Supper wooden sculpture is housed at work. It wasn't much of a sneak as the door was standing wide open, thanks to our crack maintenance team. Anyway, up close, the detail is really amazing - in the faces, the garments, the table.

Jibberish

This was the unhelpful output from my printer.

Happy Birthday, Mom

Missing her today, on this her birthday. This photo is typical of my memories of her clowning around with us as adults.

Success

Moral, stick to these if you know (we didn't) we are going to have a scorcher.

Dud

What didn't work this summer, even though all of these elements should have succeeded, despite the heat. Tomorrow, what did work.

One Man's Trash

... is another person's treasure. Just some of the things you could buy at the Fleeting Flea, a traveling vintage shop that is spending the weekend at Round Hill.

Happy Fall!

It's official. The endless scorching, dry summer is over.

Please Explain

I know this is about the new Google fiber service coming to Kansas City as this is the logo but what does this mean? If this household gets Google fiber, then that helps Kansas City?

Random Yard Art

Modern Art

Or, the colorful water in the reflecting pool on Ward Parkway outside where I work. It's good that there is a sign telling you not to swim in it, on the off chance that this looked inviting.

What Season Is This?

To add to the craziness of this summer, let's have the magnolias bloom again.

Glorious Sunset

Congratulations to Morgan and John!

Faux Bridal Bouquet

The bouquet my niece Morgan used for her rehearsal last night.

Thank You Mood!

While watching Project Runway last night, it was fun to remember that I had been to Mood, the fabric store in New York the contestants go to each week.

Life in Miniature

Feeling Patriotic

The Pumpkins Have Arrived

Something Is Watching

During a picnic, we looked down through the lattice tabletop and saw many eyes looking at us.

Go Chiefs!

In honor of the Chiefs 2012 home opener today.

It Seems Amazing to Me

...that the small purple flowers (which are actually more vibrant than they look here) made it through the extreme heat and drought. It's a form of lobelia that I usually can't keep alive through a whole summer. I count the small victories.

The Birthday Girl

Happy Birthday to Hayden!

Antique Vase

... or so we thought. Turns out it is a toothpick holder from the late 1880s - Diamond Quilted Peachblow glass. Who knew they had toothpick holders back then? It belonged to Howard's grandmother. Not worth a lot but an interesting lineage.

In a Pear Tree

The pear trees along the sidewalk where I walk are bearing fruit. The strip of grass is so narrow I can't figure out why you would plant a full size pear tree in the space but I guess it works. Then again, the tree is still very small.

Look What the Rain Brought Forth

I guess the residents wanted a bit of fall in the yard.

Water Pig

What do you do with a water cooler bottle? Have a contest to see who can decorate one the best. A vast difference in creativity and execution.

After the Storm

Beautiful sunset last night after all the rain.

The View from on High

Stacy and I took a tour of Arrowhead Stadium (in the rain). Very interesting. This is the view from the fan area at the very top - it's a long way down.