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Straighten up

August 28th, 2010 at 8:30 am

Or – If you’re bent, go to Dr. Dent.
On 5th Street building in Larned.

commerce, life on the ground

Another good day

August 26th, 2010 at 7:52 pm

The other day Lynette Olson at the Emporia Public Library called and said she knew I had a book coming out and that the library would like to buy a couple of copies.
It will take a few weeks to process these as library books, to dress them up in electronic gear and such. So, they [...]

Flyover Book, commerce, on the radio

The Raven Book Store

August 26th, 2010 at 7:48 am

Flyover People books are now available at The Raven Book Store, 6 E. 7th Street, in downtown Lawrence.
I spoke with Heidi Raak, one of the owners, and she suggested that a Flyover People book event with The Raven might be a possibility in the near future, so that’s exciting.

The Raven is a gorgeous store with [...]

Flyover Book, commerce, other people's stuff

Coca-Cola?

August 19th, 2010 at 6:59 pm

Outside the Dillon’s store, St. John. (Stafford County.)

commerce, small towns

Hometown Foods

August 18th, 2010 at 7:33 am

Inman. McPherson County.

commerce, small towns

Courtney’s in Toronto

August 10th, 2010 at 11:00 am

Today’s Flyover People column as seen in The Emporia Gazette:

COURTNEY’S IN TORONTO
The waiter at Courtney’s told us, “Some guy came in here and said, ‘When I heard you had to make reservations for a restaurant in Toronto, I laughed hysterically, but now that I’m here, I see why.’”
One wouldn’t expect [...]

columns, commerce, small towns, vittles

Cottage House Motel

July 8th, 2010 at 5:21 am

Council Grove

commerce, small towns

Dare to Do Kansas – Getaway Package

July 7th, 2010 at 3:47 pm

Garnett has come up with an incredible getaway package (valued at $5,000) as a fundraiser for the Kansas Sampler Foundation.
It includes an evening of live music, an overnight stay at the Kirk House, an aerial excursion over the area – well you’ll just have to check out the ebay listing to see what a fantastic [...]

commerce, other people's stuff, small towns

Authors Aplenty

June 26th, 2010 at 3:28 pm

Emporia’s Town Crier Bookstore was the place to be today if you are a writer or a reader. I’m not sure on the total number of authors who showed up, but it was in the 50-some range.  I didn’t get to talk with them all, just seven or eight, maybe nine.
It’s fascinating to talk to [...]

E-town, commerce, writing

4th Annual Author Extravaganza

June 26th, 2010 at 7:54 am

Today at Town Crier Bookstore, 716 Commercial, downtown Emporia, they are expecting 56 authors or so. 11 a.m – 1 p.m.
Go check it out. Talk to the authors. Buy books. I’ve bought a number of books at these events – books I really have enjoyed. Many are self-published, some are really fine books.
ADAM CATILN, BONNIE [...]

E-town, commerce, writing

Hitchin’ Post

May 25th, 2010 at 5:27 am

The Hitchin’ Post just beyond the Matfield Green (pop. 58) city limit sign.

commerce, small towns