Flooded Out

The orange orb from March has hatched an alligator. While the vegetation has filled in, the space creature has flooding to deal with.

Is It Fall?

Our maple tree showing some stress from our extreme summer. Fortunately there are still plenty of green leaves on it.

Pioneer Park

A large sculpture in Shawnee at the intersection where the Santa Fe Trail and Oregon Trail, Leavenworth Military Road and the California Road crossed.

The Sweet Smell of Hawaii

Tuberose, one of the flowers they use in leis. I have loved it ever since we went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. It seems to be the one thing that has flourished in the heat.

Spires

in the downtown skyline.

Some Things Flourish

Not in my yard but good to know that some beds have escaped the heat and drought.

Wall of Clouds

Interesting storms that have been breezing through.

Have You?

Someone please explain why you would post this.

Takes Me Back

The Boulevard is one of 3 survivors of the drive-in theater heyday of the 1950s and '60s. It opened in 1950 on what was then known as Southwest Boulevard (hence the name) and despite numerous floods from Turkey Creek has operated continuously since. Now you can hear the movie on your FM dial as well as the speakers in the theater.

Corinthian Hall Windows

These are the original windows in the dining room at Corinthian Hall. After Long died in 1934, the daughters couldn't find a buyer so they had an estate sale that sold off all of the fixtures including mantels and lights. This window remained. The window below is on the landing of the grand staircase.

Down to the Bare Walls

The only original fixture in Corinthian Hall, built in 1910 by lumberman Robert Long and home of the Kansas City Museum. As you can see below, the mansion is currently being renovated and we got to take a hard hat tour. You can see the sink in the corner.

Respite from the Heat

Scorched Earth

Enough already with the heat.

Great American Family Campout

We participated in this event at Shawnee Mission Park on Saturday. While the temperature was a bit intense, it was fun. We enjoyed the beach, paddle boats and Theater in the Park.

Celebrate Stacy!

Happy Birthday, Stacy. Thanks to Frances for the photo.