If you’re in downtown Emporia today for the flea market, be sure to trek on down to 11 E. 4th to Studio 11. Michele and Kari are queens of junk. Studio 11 is fixing to move north a few blocks to the Crawford building. They love this little place, but they have a lot of …
An RV park with an organic garden?
Yes, if you’re spending the night at High Plains Camping in Oakley (Exit 70 on I-70.) Pumpkin season is just beginning in Kansas. Above is a list of the produce currently available in the U-pick Organic Garden at the High Plains RV Park. Mary Arlington owns and operates this award-winning RV Park in Oakley. After …
On the Wild Side
In case you were wondering, Manhattan is cool. There’s a hippie store in Aggieville.
Reading at Faith and Life
On Saturday morning, I had a reading/book-signing event at Faith & Life Bookstore, 606 N. Main, in Newton. Some people came in with their Flyover People books in hand. They had read the book and liked it enough to show up, so that’s always good for a writer’s soul. Such nice people were there; I …
Starlite Lanes
I’ve driven past this sign in McPherson countless times and finally stopped to take a picture of it on Saturday.
Farmers and Drovers
Farmers and Drovers Bank, Council Grove.
Historic Grounds
If I lived in Council Grove, I’d probably hang out here a lot. Fresh coffee, bakery, free wi-fi, books.
Banks of Howard
There may only be 746 people in Howard, but this small Elk County seat has two banks. And I like it when small town banks still carry the hometown name.
Red Barn Soap
The Red Barn Soap store in Howard (Elk County.)
Marci Penner at SouthWind Gallery
Marci Penner greeted fans yesterday at SouthWind Gallery in Topeka. The baby in this mother’s lap is named Astra. As in ad astra per aspera. What a great name for a Kansas girl. Marci Penner, director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation, has recently published a guidebook with 216 of the best places to visit in …
Natasha’s
Natasha’s … billiards and lounge … downtown Emporia.