February 2012
62 posts
Six-legged giant finds secret hideaway →
Happy Leap Day in this crazy Leap Year!
It’s Feb. 29 — and who knows what the day will bring.
In some Celtic civilizations, this is the day women can propose to men. An old Irish legend claims that if the man refuses the proposal of a woman on Leap Day, then he must buy her a gift as an apology.
Well, hmm …. I’m okay with gifts. Let’s just go right to the gift part — leave the middle man out of...
Buster and Jethro, call home
Two dogs have been reported missing from 218 W. 9th in Larned. One is a medium, brindle-colored dog with a blue collar. His name is Buster. The other is a large black lab mix named Jethro. He has no collar. Both dogs are micro chipped. If found, please call Celeste at (620) 804-1965.
ST. JOHN — Ruby D. Pinkston, 81, died Feb. 18, 2012 at her home. She was born June 30, 1930 in Artesian, S.D., the daughter of Walter and Dorthy Gus May. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Radium Rangers Senior Citizens Club. On Dec. 20, 1952. she married Milton D (Bud) Pinkston at Pensacola, Fla. He survives. Other survivors include, a son, Chris and wife Pennie, St. John; three...
A love story between a 98-year-old and a class of... →
From The Washington Post, a look at Kansas →
It's not easy raising a family →
The Decorah Eagles are working again on raising a new family. Here, the mom brushes off snow after laying the second egg.
The story on the flying burrito →
Pancake day comes and goes →
Snowy owl shot at Cheyenne Bottoms →
Look who made the news! →
The story behind one of the best obits ever →
Chicken controversy →
The eagles are back! →
Remember last year when the Decorah Eagles were big news? Well, they are back and promise to be even bigger news this year. Rumor has it, the first egg has already been laid.
A dog's tale →
ALMOST A VALENTINE!
I’m not one who wants a big whoop-de-do made over my birthday. Yesterday, the big day came and went quietly along with the snow that fell off and on. I was glad to have a relaxing day at home. I received cards, e-mails and phone calls from friends and family and that made the day complete!!
Terry Keenan just had to remind me that I am now ‘officially old’. But hey, Terry, tomorrow you will...
Ebenezer's obit →
Finding love again →
Uncommon Ground →
Not long ago, I posted the teaser to this short documentary, “Uncommon Ground.” It’s about the Bartlett Arboretum. It’s just a cool story about the legacy of the 100-year-old arboretum. It’s about 17 minutes. Quite cool!
What was that stuff falling from the sky... →
More on the state dog →
Kansas' celebrity birds →
What the Homestead Act meant for Kansas →
