Wonderful time in Kansas City Missouri (KCMO) and surrounds.
I left Florida on June 14th and everything I own now fits in my 5X5 storage unit or is in my duffel or backpack. Still dragging along a small "overflow" bag as well but looking to eliminate that ASAP.
Many thanks to all of those that helped me with my transition out of Florida, whether or not you were there. The joy of giving things away is great.
Special shout out to FG for putting me up my last night in Florida. One last delicious meal before leaving and a night full of repacking and slimming down the duffel. I filled another big trash bag with stuff I didn't need or was too heavy. I'm still working to lighten my load.
Did some biking along the Missouri River near Parkville. The Big Muddy was looking good and everything in KC was green and blossoming. The cottonwoods were pumping out the cotton. A couple big thunderstorms rounded out the hot days. My last day was fab perfect early summer weather.
It was heartwarming to see the improvements in downtown KCMO including the streetcar that runs from River Market to the Crossroads Arts District. Some of my old haunts were relatively unchanged (Grinders...still great) and lots of new stuff. The city is bustling and now finding parking can be a challenge. A great problem to have in a downtown that was struggling less than 20 years ago.
A special treat of attending the KC symphony at the gorgeous Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. An impressive building that is gorgeous both inside and out. Michael Stern is the music director and conductor as well as the son the famous Isaac Stern. The Rachmaninoff symphony was perfect way to finish off the program at their season finale.
It was heartwarming to see the improvements in downtown KCMO including the streetcar that runs from River Market to the Crossroads Arts District. Some of my old haunts were relatively unchanged (Grinders...still great) and lots of new stuff. The city is bustling and now finding parking can be a challenge. A great problem to have in a downtown that was struggling less than 20 years ago.
A special treat of attending the KC symphony at the gorgeous Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. An impressive building that is gorgeous both inside and out. Michael Stern is the music director and conductor as well as the son the famous Isaac Stern. The Rachmaninoff symphony was perfect way to finish off the program at their season finale.
Many thanks to JD for her hospitality! Of course, hanging out with Walt and Church (JDs kitties) was a pleasure as well.
Arrived in Seattle yesterday morning and on Vashon Island for LG's wedding (@laurenthebutcher) on Saturday. Staying at the KVI beach house. Hoping to capture some pics of Rainier later in the week when the skies clear up a bit.
Compassion for those in Portugal who have suffered with many dying in wildfires this week. It happens to be quite near to where I'll be in a few weeks. Many people were caught in their cars trying to escape the fire. May all of those who passed rest in peace.
Back on the blog, still figuring out my new Surface Book and Windows 10. Also posting on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hklndn/
Happy Summer Solstice!
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