Flyover People Daily News

Cheryl–just wanted to leave you a note that I enjoyed your article about the western KS drive to Ness City. Had special meaning for me because I went to high school there and lived southwest of Ness. Cousins in Great Bend and went to the Dr. at LaCrosse.

Somehow I came across your websites and several names/places caught my attention…Copt,Lucas KS, Wamego…
I will check out your site more later!!!

Cheryl,
I enjoyed your article about the outhouse tour of Elk Falls. Both of my grandparents owned the grocery store in Elk Falls in the 50’s, my mom and dad both went to school and met going to school there, (they married when they were both 15 and this year they will be married 54 years.), my grandpa is retired from the postal service and did his entire career in that post office, grandma used to take me on picnics, fishing, and to play in the falls at the old iron bridge, and when I go back home to visit my family we still go to church over in Elk Falls.

You are right small towns have to have their own little claim to fame and I am glad that Elk Falls has found theirs.

Keep up the good writings.

Michael Ford

we lost one of our towns best people and we will miss him alot. he was in the tv and plumbing and apliance store for 65 years and was well liked by everyone. verland helped me out of lots of jams in the cafe and at home he could fix anything. brigitte and i want to give his family our deepest simpathy and we know how much of a loss this is for them. brigitte and max wendell

Thank you, Max, for the kind words. He certainly was the BEST dad anyone could have. My dad loved Woodbine and he loved the people! I can’t remember his saying a bad word about anybody. He could always make us laugh and loved helping others.

Hi Cheryl,

You might like to take a whack at this morning’s moral dilemma on http://Juddstory.blogspot.com
Hope this finds you in good spirits and fine fortune, Bob

What an outstanding collection of text and images! This is an encyclopedia of Kansas! You have enough material here to keep me busy looking and reading for ages. The longer I live in Kansas (going on 21 years)the more treasures I find here, your book and website are the latest ones. How nice to have chance met you on the ride jout to the Knute Rockne memorial, then again at the gift store in Cottonwood Falls. I must spread the word about your book and website Cheryl, congratulations on an outstanding collection and career.

Cheryl, I am enjoying your book. I thought you might find some material in this link:
http://www.theonion.com/articles/30-years-of-mans-life-disappear-in-mysterious-kans,2444/

Cheryl,
I enjoyed your article about the outhouse tour of Elk Falls. Both of my grandparents owned the grocery store in Elk Falls in the 50′s, my mom and dad both went to school and met going to school there, (they married when they were both 15 and this year they will be married 54 years.), my grandpa is retired from the postal service and did his entire career in that post office, grandma used to take me on picnics, fishing, and to play in the falls at the old iron bridge, and when I go back home to visit my family we still go to church over in Elk Falls.
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Most folks look at me strangely when I say I want to retire in Kansas. That’s okay. I know you get it, however, and you have expressed my sentiments about Kansas life very well! Keep on writing!

After a long hiatus from writing on my blog. I got it back up and running. Just thought I’d tell you and remind you that your writing has kept me sane. Peace!

We need a “LIKE” button on here! I like what Daniel said!! (Do you know Dave Maurer?)

Hey Cheryl~ I just wanted to say what a great column again this week you had in the paper. Thanks for writing about fireworks and reminding us of the child who could explore, explode, and survive intact! I sure love having this column to connect with life around us. And while I was here, I read two of your poems–“11PM” and “After Vacation” and loved them. Thanks! Your loyal reader, Wen

What a nice resource you’ve created. Well done!

Cheryl, This morning (January 29,2012) I heard you reading a description of Kansas People though didn’t tune in until after the introduction–or any reference you may have made that would identify what you were reading and how to obtain a copy of it. I did hear the identification of your work/website as “Fly Over People.” So, I found this website. My question is whether what you read today is contained in a work already written and perhaps available in a publication already in print? If so, I sure would appreciate an opportunity to acquire it. It reached me emotionally and intellectually. So, how can I get a copy? Allen

Thanks so much for your kind words, Allen. I responded via e-mail.

Thanks to my classmate Anita, your Mom, I too heard you Cheryl on Kansas Day, Jan 29, 2013. Truly enjoyed it. One could spend an afternoon just reading on computer what you and Leon your brother have written about Kansas. Keep writing…what a joy to read.

I really enjoyed your article April 30th on Little House on the Prairie–your voice continues to weave the beauty of Kansas with new colors and stories. The framing of those childhood books in your own story, with flashbacks and reference points, gave a new way to see them. Keep writing! Your loyal reader, Wen

We enjoy your writing so much, Cheryl. This week’s writing on Patches struck chords for both me and Jeff (who is the dog person), though my cat seemed to be part dog in all the best ways. Your voice to me is both native and expansive–a striking balance that creates a touchstone for new and old readers, and gives a solid piece of writing its intricate detail. Thanks for that gift, every week in the paper.

We loved this week’s column–though every week is one good read (or review of a read) after another. I’ve been remembering my first experience of the Flint Hills with you. You are in so much of “life on the ground,” and you have made the writing ground of life visible to me here. Thank you!

Thank you so much, Wendy. I love having you as a reader!

A hymn of praise that grows out of buffalo grass and unfolds into the Flint Hills–you’ve made huge leaps look so easy that I’m speechless. Could this column be left on the overlook where we stopped that one day?

Excellent pictures and comments, have you put on face book? I’m friends with a group of people from Chase county I’m sure they would enjoy

been gone and not tuned in for awhile great to be back. how do you say better than ever keep up the good work.

me, too. ditto!