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A blog by Ronda Miller
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July, 4 2008

The 4th of July is as good a day as any other to think about those things we love about where we live. Kansas is a beautiful state and this is a chance for you to share what you love the most about it.

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July, 3 2008

It's time to honor the music of an American staple this July 4th week - get ready to remember and listen to some of your all time favorite songs by John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival!

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July, 1 2008

Reading a favorite book several years after you first read it might be comparable to meeting an old friend, while reading a book for the first time could be similar to meeting a new friend.

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June, 27 2008

Movie and song, "Lady Sings the Blues" brought us a simple yet complex peek into the world that Billie Holiday lived in. It was tragic, beautiful, much too short. Holiday, who had a voice unlike any other I have heard, is our honored guest this week for our interactive song title game.

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June, 25 2008

I have tried to deny that I am a blogging addict for several months now - afterall I made it through the sixties without a jones, stopped smoking fifteen years (and thirty pounds) ago, and have gone to casinos in Nassau and Los Vegas without gambling so much as a quarter. How then did I become addicted to blogging?

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June, 20 2008

Taste is the last of the five senses before we move on to Sexuality and Spirituality. Summer is the perfect time to think about taste with all of it's big, bold, juicy flavors.

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June, 18 2008

Today, June 18th, is Paul McCartney's 66th birthday. That is Sir Paul to the Queen of England who knighted McCartney on March 11th, 1997

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June, 15 2008

Good fathers are out there standing like a bright light, like a brilliant beacon, calliing to other fathers to stand tall and lead by example.

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June, 13 2008

Billy Joel is the "piano man" and has tinkled his way into the homes and hearts of people the world over. This week's interactive song title game begins with, "We Didn't Start the Fire".

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June, 12 2008

"If the University of Kansas is the heart of Lawrence, then the Community Drop-In Shelter is its soul." Artist Stan Herd spoke briefly about the importance of the homeless shelter's role within the community at the annual fund raiser held at Alvamar on June 6th, 2008.

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June, 7 2008

Horse racing enthusiasts the world over held their breath Saturday hoping to see history in the making. If Big Brown would have won, his name would have been placed in history books next to horse giants such as Secretariat and Affirmed?

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June, 5 2008

This week's interactive song title game will focus on the music of Simon and Garfunkel - a song written or performed by either is acceptable.

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June, 2 2008

Do you sit in silence, bang your head against a wall or toot your horn? Are you the type who unloads or keeps it in?

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May, 30 2008

Yeah, old blue eyes is back! Well, at least he can be in our hearts and minds by listening to some of his wonderful songs. Let's pretend he came out of retirement just one more time to enjoy Sinatra's wonderful voice this week. Going down memory lane is smooth sailing this week!

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May, 29 2008

This just may be the fundraising event of the year: Host Stan Herd has donated a painting of an Italian vineyard and Host and Hostess Mark and Mary Jane Mangino are donating tickets and parking to the KU/Missouri game, a signed football, and a signed jersey! Then there is dinner for eight people at the Governor's mansion with the Governor, or a week in France! Which one would you bid on?

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May, 26 2008

The tornado had barely disappeared from my view when I heard the words, "I had no idea how sexy a tornado could be". Do you think tornadoes are sexy?

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May, 22 2008

I can understand why beautiful model Pattie Boyd had such a difficult time choosing between the two men in her life - I would have too. Married to George Harrison and having notes expressing undying love handed to her by Eric Clapton. Some people have very rough lives, Patti!

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May, 21 2008

Yes, our neighbors are missing us and have no place to go. I just put up the fence so come join us and have some fun getting to know your neighbors.

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May, 20 2008

We all have them, those things that other people do, or do not do, that drive us wacky and make us want to attacky! Get them off your chest by telling us what are the things that irk you!

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May, 17 2008

In light of Eight Belles death following the Kentucy Derby, will you be watching today's race? Has your opinion of horse racing changed because of Eight Belles death?

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