May 2015
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Penderecki: Izhe Xeruvimy (Song of Cherubim)
A rewarding listening experience from the loving musicians in Te Deum. Continue reading
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Are All Dogs Ticklish?
My lovely little dog is a snuggler. She will cuddle with you on the sofa, or the bed, or the floor, or outside. Basically any space that will accommodate you and her. In such close quarters, you learn a thing or two about your dog. I learned that I my dog doesn’t like to have… Continue reading
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Australia: Continental Cat and Dog Heads
One of those things that, once seen, can never be unseen. View post on imgur.com Continue reading
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The invention that changed music forever
Not all musicians feel that auto-tune is an invention worth mentioning. It is seen as gimmicky on the gentle end of the spectrum, but can also be seen as cheating. I’m on the fence about using it in music, but the article has some interesting applications that have nothing to do with songs. For starters:… Continue reading
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Road Trips with Large Dogs
Summer is starting which mostly means that my fridge will begin to feature pitchers of lemonade and tons of salad makings. It also means road trips. I take a ton of road trips over the course of a year and I like to take Pepper when it’s possible. For any of you who have traveled with… Continue reading
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June in Blogging U.: Blogging 101 and Photo 101
Whether you’re looking for a community of bloggers to chat with or you’re trying to make regular blogging into a habit, the Blogging U courses beginning in June are a great place to start. They have daily prompts and assignments that you can respond to and share with your course mates so that you have… Continue reading
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Prairie Grove Battlefield Park
We celebrated Memorial Day by visiting a local battlefield. The last time I was there I think I still was a single-digit age and they have made a driving tour since then. We took that driving tour and a ton of pictures while we did it. But not while we were driving. No humans were… Continue reading
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Clips Beer and Film Festival
We celebrated New Belgium’s 6th annual Clips Beer and Film Festival by drinking beer and watching films. How else would you celebrate such a thing? Continue reading
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Sea Salt, Pistachio + Turkish Delight Chocolate Snaps
I think this little treat just reached the top of my list for “What to Try Next” Continue reading
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Local Pig: Meats and Cheeses!
For all the Kansas City residents and visitors – if you haven’t checked out Local Pig in Westport (formerly Bridger’s Bottles), then do it soon. This is a shot of their gorgeous charcuterie plate with housemade meats and local cheeses. Continue reading