Watching debates last night was just about as exciting as watching this bug crawl at the Ernie Miller Nature Center this afternoon.

That’s because your candidates obviously think that you are just as intelligent as this bug. I hope you realize that both Obama and McCain are pulling numbers out of thin air and throwing them [...]

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I haven’t done this for a while:
Undecided?

And the prize for the biggest penis sign goes to (drum roll) Julia Lynn for State Senator. She wins by a skin an inch small margin.

If I had a religion I would be switching it right now. You probably can’t read this sign photographed at a local Backyard Burgers [...]

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…well, I usually eat 3 or 4. I don’t eat them for health benefits or because they are cheap or for whatever other reason - I just like the apples. I like them fresh, cooked, in a pie, in a cake, baked, in apple sauce, with caramel or honey, sliced, peeled, unpeeled and I like [...]

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Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to Kansas City on January 21 and 22 of the next year. Tickets are on pre-sale today and tomorrow, use the code “SUPER”.

This rock-opera is probably my most favorite, but Ted Neely who participated in the original production in 1971 and is starring in the upcoming show doesn’t look or [...]

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My friends NutHatch 47 who sing with a real Russian accent will be preforming this Saturday 10/11/08 @ Korruption starting at 9pm. Check out their website and MySpace.

Who knows I may be there enjoying familiar surroundings.

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While taking pictures for the recent Olathe post I noticed a hearse parked by the Public Defender’s office. There is a better caption for this somewhere, if you have it, I’ll throw in 500 miles for a free magazine subscription of your choice.

P.S The Kansas Citian is still welcome to claim his free subscription from [...]

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Best Blogger
Kansas City With the Russian Accent
Kansas City With the Russian Accent, at kcmeesha.com, is the Web journal of a Russian Jewish expatriate who came to Kansas City in 1992. Meesha V. outwrites half the local native-English-speaking bloggers and outcharms most of the others with an original voice and smart, funny asides and [...]

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Today’s “then and now” is in bustling downtown Olathe, KS.

Looking west along Park Street between Chestnut and Cherry in Olathe. Shows these businesses: Hyer Boot Company Building; Shriver Hardware; Taylor Drug, Laborers AFL-CIO, TG&Y. (1960’s)

Looking west along Park Street at Chestnut in Olathe at buildings under construction (1970’s).

Same view today.

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Apparently, some people do not read this blog carefully enough to notice that the new caption contest is going on. I received a few entries from out-of-town participants who are not eligible for the prize, so anyone who is local and still willing to wear the Chiefs attire (even if it’s a Halloween costume) is [...]

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I suspend my posting about the elections because of the grave situation with the economy which needs my immediate and undivided  attention. Here is my solution to your money problems - eat at LaSala’s Deli.
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It’s been around since 1921 and is the only place that I know of where you can get a [...]

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