Five Letter Versatility In a Simple Word
Inspired a bit by Thanksgiving, but not entirely, the word “thank” can be crafted into many evocations and emotions.
An Indulgence and a Pleasure
It’s my birthday weekend, starting with covering the Royals Thursday. My blogs have been fewer since the audience loves the podcasts, but a day at the ballpark has me feeling like spoiling myself with some writing I hope you enjoy. Just a regular afternoon game, but the context allows some baseball ruminations to explore.
KCI Assessment and Sports Moving Parts
The new airport terminal looks like other modern airports and that’s good, Big Dance time for the locals, the Chiefs are making some moves, Sporting looks for a goal, and more.
Read MoreFun and Games Means Many Things
Balancing the delights of a Puerto Vallarta vacation while still indulging in sports passions can be interesting. Local tales, the Chiefs penchant for drama, Border War, World Cup, and more come together in this enjoyable blog.
Snow Has its Charms, but No Longer Enough of Them
Danny chronicles his once romantic relationship with snow,
now mostly in the frozen rear view mirror.
The links between sport and poker are hard to deny, whatever sport you follow.
Why do poker companies turn to athletes to promote their products? Soccer players, such as Ronaldo and Neymar, have endorsed poker providers, as has Formula 1 driver, Lewis Hamilton. These are role models, be it for the skill and prowess in their chosen field or their ethics and approach away from it. They typify a lifestyle the average Joe cannot hope to achieve with glitzy parties and fast cars adorning their social media.
Pleasures and Annoyances Around Us
A blog about.....stuff. Random thoughts about favorite clothes, Coke, radio, golf, weeding, and other nonsense. Enjoy, and also find out how you can win a fun outing!
Kansas City Gangster Tour is Cheesy, Silly, Somewhat Informative, and Fun
The bus tour and presentation provides a dollop of information, a ladle of cornball humor, and some smiles about the time of Boss Tom Pendergast and the open city that Kansas City was in the 20’s and 30’s.
Various Levels of Pet Engagement
Dogs are royalty in our home, treated just as special, if not more, than children would be. A treatise on the joys and challenges of our completely different two pups, and our varied outlooks on them.
Yearning for More Golf After a Lost 2020
A personal little saga about a life’s golfing journey. The rounds have shrunk the last couple of years, but the passion has not. This blog looks back and looks ahead at the game that frustrates and delights us. Plus a chance for you to pick up a prize!
List Your Way to Mental Health Boost
2020 gave us a swift kick to you know where. But taking a little time to roll through all of the little, and some big, things that bring us joy is an excellent antidote to times when you’re feeling down.
The Word Thank is Versatile…and Volatile
A five letter chameleon, the word thank and its many derivations are virtually endless.
Little Grins for Small Jobs
No handyman he, but the author tries to somehow be of some value around the home. Instant gratification projects are a favorite, but not to a fault. Have some fun and maybe see some parallels.
Counting to Ten
The Chiefs have mostly played games that required fans attention in the fourth quarter. Not this time around, as the Chiefs use all phases of the game to rout the Broncos, and beat them for the tenth straight time.
Taking in the Foliage, Watching Out For Maniacs
One of the joys of the fall is the explosion of color in our trees and the simple pleasure of viewing it. But in keeping with these frenetic times, driving to see it can take the serenity out of the whole experience.
DeChambeau Bomb and Gouges the U.S. Open…and Convention
A combination of an obsessive compulsive drive, offensive lineman physique, and a relentlessly aggressive strategy has turned Bryson into golf’s top conversation, all while hardly becoming a favorite of many.
Revisiting a Treasure
After far too long, the author soaks in some of the genius of the late comedian, whose mastery of the language, use of body, voice, and face, are often overshadowed by his controversial nature.
Shared Excellence Might Not Be In the Cards This Decade
The area’s professional sports franchises kind of picked each other up during the 2010’s. The Chiefs seem the most likely poised to do the heavy lifting as they enter the new decade tonight.
Royals Join the 2020 Heartache Parade
A year that has produced so much negativity got no relief from, or for, the Kansas City Royals. Bad breaks, bad play, and bad news are the narrative, and hope for the future is muted. It is painfully fitting for this horrendous time.
Make a List, Check It Twice, Create Some Smiles
Danny ticks off many small pleasures that can brighten up the days that have become sometimes challenging, sometimes mundane, and encourages reminding yourself that you no doubt have a long list too.