Category Archives: Local Flavor

Farm Fresh Eggs

Wow, just look at these pretty eggs. I read that the kind that lay blue eggs are called Araucanas. Aren’t they pretty? Since I had these delicious, farm-fresh eggs, I decided to make an egg salad for lunch today with … Continue reading

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Brookside's Meyer West Condominiums, aka the Chartreuse Goose?

Mister Snodgrass and I were on a walk in the neighborhood this afternoon, and we noticed that the venerable Meyer West Condominiums (aka the “Blue Goose”) located at 333 West Meyer Boulevard in Brookside could really benefit from a little … Continue reading

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Kansas City Westside Neighborhood Kids Activities

As a little add-on to my story about the Modern, Mixed-Use Home for Sale in Kansas City’s Westside Neighborhood, I wanted to share some information about community-building neighborhood activities. Not only are there adult activities such as visiting the charming … Continue reading

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Tour of Historic Convent in Brookside Area this Weekend

I occasionally volunteer for the Historic Kansas City Foundation‘s annual home tour (in the fall), so they keep me informed as to all of their events. This weekend, they are hosting a tour of the Convent of Franciscan Sisters of … Continue reading

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KC Downtown Documentary

Thanks BlogKC for this post about a new documentary about the history of the decline and redevelopment of downtown Kansas City. I am glad to know about it, and I am looking forward to a local airing. According to the … Continue reading

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New in Brookside: Missouri Bank opens Brookside Branch in old Star Motors Building

Architect:                 Helix Contractor:              Haren Laughlin Artist:                       Scott Gobber, through the Art Thru Architecture program Why Brookside:       We want to be in neighborhoods that really care about relationship, partnership & community.  Brookside is that kind of neighborhood.  … Continue reading

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The good and bad of Royals baseball

I had the good fortune to attend opening day yesterday at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals lost to the Tigers 8-4, but it was still fun.  I do have some thoughts on my experience though… Good things Beautiful weather: Breezy, 70′s … Continue reading

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Do you know Waldo? 6 reasons to love Waldo

View Waldo, Kansas City Neighborhood in a larger map Always the philosophical and visual writer, Robert at KC Free Press provides us with an entertaining and unique view of southern Waldo (75th to 89th Streets). Seeing Waldo through his eyes … Continue reading

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BLVD Pastries And An Awesome Sign in Historic Northeast Kansas City

Today I was in Kansas City’s historic northeast neighborhood just east of the River Market and Downtown to show someone my new listing. While there, I stopped in at BLVD Pastries for an iced sugar cookie. I had heard from … Continue reading

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Romanelli Gardens in Brookside (Tudor Style Homes)

Yesterday I held an open house at 1008 W. 70th Street in Kansas City. The home is located in the popular subdivision of Romanelli Gardens, which extends from 67th on the north to Gregory on the south, and Wornall on … Continue reading

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