It’s amazing how much power I have. Actually I don’t have much of any, but the real estate market has a great deal of power. I guess the government is…

Over eight months after I wrote this story, they are finally fixing this stone wall along Wornall Road just south of the Plaza in front of the Kirkwood Condominiums. What…

Speaking of grocery stores, last night was my neighborhood association’s annual meeting with special guest Beth Gottstein, our 4th district city councilwoman. One of the most dramatic moments of her…

BlogKC reports that the downtown Cosentino’s grocery store has pushed back their opening date until January. Let’s hope we actually see that date – downtown needs it. Not only for…

Lately I have been volunteering at the Historic Garment District Museum in downtown Kansas City. Not many people realize that we have such a museum, mainly because it is more…

There is a very unique home for sale downtown in the crossroads. Just a few years ago, it is possible that some would have felt that it was a bit…

Along with the usual low number of sales and slight drop in average sales price, we see a small glimmer of hope here. In Johnson County, sales prices are pretty…

I found the coolest shopping and decor website, Design Public, featuring modern designs and cool tactile textured wallpaper, like the one at left which is based on a Braille design….

My friend and local blogger, Lucas, wrote an amusing feature story published in the Star Magazine on the Southmoreland neighborhood of Kansas City, where he resides. Lucas has a way…

Lots happening around town… This is the weekend of the American Royal BBQ. This is my favorite KC event – I’m so excited. Friday night is usually when the big…