1/4/2020 This is the second time we’ve had issues getting a state sign. This one cost us $1.75 in tolls… When we drove I-29 to get to Nebraska from Kansas, you’re actually traveling in Iowa right until you cross the border on a bridge over the Missouri river. Of course we can’t stop on a … Continue reading “State 24 – Nebraska”
6/13/2019 AND 1/4/2020 My home state of Kansas PART 1: 6/13/2019 I read a fantastic blog by Danny Brown about Monument Rocks. His photography and description of it made me want to visit at the end of our vacation. I’ll let you look it up if you’re more curious about them, but needless to say, … Continue reading “State 23 – Kansas”
The scariest thing at the office this Halloween was Eric’s desk. He had been out for a week and we wanted to celebrate him coming back with a prank. I had collected lots of sweetener packs from the River des Peres trash bash and brought them into the office. I got Brad and Maggie’s help … Continue reading “Halloween at the Office – 10/24/2019”
We celebrate birthdays in groups at the extended family level. Its an excuse to get together and enjoy our lives together. Today we’re celebrating Grandma Carol and Corvin’s birthdays. Corvin and Grandma Carol And of course, other family silliness. Hogan (me) and Mark. Brian and Kelly Grandpa Henry, Corvin, and Sonora Sonora before she … Continue reading “Grandma Carol and Corvin Birthday Bash – 10/20/2019”
It wouldn’t be fall without us participating in another River des Peres Trash Bash. This year, Danelle was working a the festival site coordinating activities and food. And I was leading a clean up along the River des Peres not far away. And of course, its Cross Country season, so Corvin is out running with … Continue reading “River des Peres Trash Bash – 10/19/2019”
Danelle has been spending a lot of time in the lab sorting “bugs” from her samples. Luckily, she has been getting help from some students who are looking to get some lab experience. Karen and Maria have been her reliable helpers this year. This time, Danelle even got me in on the act as we … Continue reading “Danelle and Friends in the Lab – 10/17/2019”
I originally took time off work for the week to participate in the MR340 canoe race. After nearly sinking the 3 person canoe on the Missouri river, the team decided it wasn’t our year. This left me with a one week vacation to do almost anything I wanted with. I decided I would use half … Continue reading “Moto Adventure – 10/12/2019”
I just want to come clean, I own 6 unicycles. All of various sizes. But Corvin and I are addicts. So we fell to temptation and purchased another unicycle. But this one is different from all the others. Its a 5′ giraffe (tall, and requires a chain drive). We only needed to drive a 6 … Continue reading “Another Unicycle – 10/9/2019”
Its great to have friends. In Corvin’s case, they decided to throw him a surprise birthday party. To facilitate this party, I took Corvin out driving (this is his 16th birthday and he doesn’t have a full license yet). He was doing a great job. I had him go shopping with me and we bought … Continue reading “Corvin’s Surprise – 10/9/2019”
I had a nice late morning unicycle ride down the River Des Peres trail to River City Casino. There has been some flooding issues during the year and it was plain to see. Lucky for me, the water was down as I was on the wrong side! I ended up going under the bridge that … Continue reading “River City Unicycle – 9/15/2019”