Tag: Kansas City

Days 154-156: Wet ‘n Wild Weekend

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Ok, ok. It may have been more wet than wild. And it may not be summer yet, but it definitely feels like it with the 90 degree temps.

Friday night we went to a Royals game and watched my Alma mater band play the Star Spangled Banner. We enjoyed the $1 peanuts and hotdogs, free fireworks display, and this lighted fountain. Actually, I think we enjoyed all of that more than watching the Royals lose.
On Saturday we walked around at the Zona Rosa shopping center for a while, but like the kid slashing in the fountain, we found it too hot to stay outside very long.
Sunday afternoon we beat the heat by going to the pool. Everyone else had the same idea too, but they were obviously having a good time.

Day 125: The Strangest Show on Earth

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Last night my mom and I went to the Aluminum Show. It was so strange that it’s almost hard to explain. Actors danced and drummed using recycled industrial aluminum. It even had a storyline about a little aluminum creature that got separated from his parents and eventually found his way back. It was actually very artistic, the dancers were super talented, and there was lots of audience interaction. Unfortunately photography wasn’t allowed during the show, but they definitely provided unique photo opportunities afterward!


Canon 60d
1/60 sec., f/4.0, ISO 1600
18-200 mm lens (35 mm), ambient light

Day 113: One Step At a Time

On By LindyIn charity, photography, portraits

My aunt Jill passed away from pancreatic cancer last July. So when my family heard about the first pancreatic cancer PurpleStride 5k in Kansas City, we jumped on board. We ran, walked, raised money, and volunteered at the event. It was a huge success, drawing 1100 participants and raising over $97,000! This photo is what it’s all about – the survivors. Out of 1100 people, there were only eight survivors. Eight. There have been almost no advancements in pancreatic cancer in the last 40 years, and the five-year survival rate is only 4%. Hopefully with passionate people like those we celebrated with Saturday morning, those numbers will start to change.


Canon 60d
1/400 sec., f/4.0, ISO 200
18-200 mm lens (28 mm), natural light

Day 76: Large Books, Small Goals

On By LindyIn architecture, photography, street photography

Posting a St. Patty’s Day photo would be cliché, wouldn’t it? Actually between you and me, I didn’t do much for St. Patrick’s Day. When my best friend (a.k.a. the hubby) works a lot of overtime and has tons of homework for his Master’s classes, it puts a damper on our party life. Ok … vent over.

If you haven’t seen it, this is the front of the downtown Kansas City Library parking garage. Have you read any of these books? I’ve read two of them, thanks to my goal of reading the top 10 American classic novels. I just finished  the last one on my list – Farewell to Arms – and returned it yesterday. Another goal completed!


1/180 sec., F8.0, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (18 mm), no flash fired

Day 75: The Farmhouse

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I was lucky to spend some time outside enjoying the beautiful weather yesterday while I met my friend Lindsey for lunch. We met at the Farmhouse in the Rivermarket area of downtown Kansas City. I absolutely love the Rivermarket. It was still hard to find food without high fructose corn syrup, which I gave up for Lent, even though they buy their food from local farmers. Hopefully I succeeded.


1/125, F9.0, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (38 mm), no flash fired

Day 70: Traffic Jam

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Can you see the long line of cars behind us in the rear view mirror? Rush hour in downtown Kansas City was a little busier than normal this week with the Big 12 Tournament at the Sprint Center. I can’t complain though, because it was estimated to bring $14 million to the city. Plus – what a beautiful day to have the window down!


1/250 sec. F8.0, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (38 mm), no flash fired

Day 55: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover

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Yesterday I ate lunch with some coworkers at a local hole-in-the-wall restaurant called The Brick in downtown Kansas City. It had the tastiest looking menu I’ve seen in a long time, and their burgers, sweet potatoes fries, and veggies with hummus were all amazing! I can’t wait to go back some time during Happy Hour. It just goes to show that appearance isn’t everything.


1/20 sec., F4.0, ISO 400
18-55 mm lens (18 mm), no flash fired