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Entries from March 31st, 2009

Wondering about the next Wolverine movie?

March 31st, 2009

We were too. The Prefect gets us caught up on the vibe surrounding the upcoming flick, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

A neglected friend

March 31st, 2009

The person you talk to more than any other person is also the one you tend to be the hardest on.

If you haven’t been to the Orpheum lately

March 31st, 2009

Here is a taste of what you are missing.

It’s May 10 this year

March 31st, 2009

So now is the time to start thinking about that special Mother’s Day gift.

Recipe: Karen’s Hazelnut Cookies with Chocolate Centers

March 31st, 2009

Grandma Mickey is having another “Calling All Cousins Cookie Party.” Guess what Kate is bringing?

The point of doing good

March 31st, 2009

Young Lives mentors, like many others who try to help people with big problems, often wonder if they are doing any real good. The answer is not obvious, but it is clear.

Why Ron Sylvester is not paid enough

March 31st, 2009

Enjoy this video clip from the George Tiller trial and then imagine listening to hour after hour of this kind of gripping dialogue. Then imagine trying to explain it to everyone else in the city.

In these tough economic times

March 31st, 2009

“Free” is always a welcome concept. Here is a list of places in Sedgwick County that will help you prepare your taxes for FREE.

Tyler is in Napoli

March 31st, 2009

The home of Pizza. Da Michele does not disappoint.

“Mom, the doctors say your heart is probably wearing out.”

March 31st, 2009

Reflections on visiting his 94 year old grandmother; perhaps for the last time.

Another Wilson first

March 31st, 2009

Their first overnight trip as a family. We have photos and video and the return of a Wilson tradition.
It’s not too late to contribute to the March for Babies on April 18.

It’s not too early to think about summer

March 31st, 2009

A compilation of area programs to keep your kids busy while they are out of school during the summer break.

ROK ICT! serves through all media

March 31st, 2009

Their latest product is a weekly printed calendar.

Movie review (redux): Watchmen

March 30th, 2009

Dustin follows the Beetlejuice rule and watches the movie three times before he can give it his “final” review.

He’s harshing on Twilight

March 30th, 2009

Using history and physiology and all sorts of other silly stuff, an attempt is made to undermine all that is good and sweet about the Twilight series.
Can you allow this to go uncommented on?

The “In a Pickle” Index

March 30th, 2009

All of Kate’s recipes (so far) linked in this one post. Go and prepare.

If they have time for this perhaps they can fix that pesky DH problem next

March 30th, 2009

A test on how serious you think this congress really is about the problems the country faces–
The Senate Judiciary’s subcommittee on antitrust, competition policy and consumer rights will hold hearings on:
A. Where all of Madoff’s money “disappeared” to
B. How the car industry came to be infested with leaders who couldn’t manage a McDonalds
C. How to [...]

Book review: Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

March 30th, 2009

She may specialize in Young Adult literature but she reads all kinds of stuff.
The best part of the review is her dialogue about the book with another book blogger.
I loved the part when they are talking about all improbabilities and then Arthur makes the comment that there are an infinite number of monkeys outside who [...]

“Fuchsia silk in a gray-flannel world”

March 30th, 2009

That was Sonia Greteman when she worked at Boeing. You didn’t know she used to work at Boeing? Then you probably haven’t heard about the top hat.
Here is your opportunity to learn more about the driving force behind The Greteman Group.

Thoughts on guns and gun owners

March 30th, 2009

It’s thoughtful, it’s not anti-gun ownership, it’s not pro-NRA and it’s kinda long. A worthwhile read and an opportunity to carry on the discussion, or ask questions, in the comments.

The Zombie Chicken Award

March 30th, 2009

It’s better than it sounds.
The prize describes Book Nut as: “The blogger who receives this award believes in the Tao of the zombie chicken – excellence, grace and persistence is all situations, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse.”
So say we all.

Concert review: Asobi Seksu

March 30th, 2009

Hyde takes a break from moving into his house and drives to Dallas. Enjoy the review and the journey.

Is it a call to restoration or reformation?

March 30th, 2009

Get your torches and pitch forks, it’s time to get rid of these modern-day vampires and go old school.

When good families go well

March 30th, 2009

No one goes crazy, no one assaults any one; it’s just a family making the best of the situation they are in.
No headlines involved, just a reminder that good stuff is all around us.

Seperated at birth returns

March 30th, 2009

Ken Davis connects the dots again. This time Joe Stumpe meets his more famous twin.

Then what did you do grandpa?

March 30th, 2009

Lots of bloggers linked to this story of horse battery by inflatable means but I will leave it in Moti’s understated care to present the link.
Be sure and click to the Eagle article. Some of the women in the party enjoyed themselves as much as the man.
Update: Fixed the link so it actually went to [...]

Meet the author: Nancy Pickard

March 30th, 2009

Remember last year’s Kansas Reads? One book was named and we all read it and discussed it? Last year it was Truman Capote’s light hearted look at life in small town Kansas, In Cold Blood.
This year we will all be drawn together around The Virgin of Small Plains, a mystery-suspense novel. Patsy introduces you to [...]

But did you send the card?

March 30th, 2009

A tale of a young person’s drive and how it touched an advertising group’s heart. Then it leaves you wondering.

The honor is the thing

March 30th, 2009

Deanna passes on an opportunity to pay (a great deal of money) for the recognition and respect of being listed in Who’s Who. The salesperson is shocked into abruptly hanging up.
Got any tales of the sales (person) terror that can top hers? She would like to hear from you.

Book Review: Meatball Sundae

March 30th, 2009

Plopping new ways of marketing on the old approaches to business winds up with a stomach churning mixture no one benefits from; hence the title of the book. Marketing Spoonful gives this book, and anything Seth Godin writes, a thumbs up.

Ride the Bus Day comes another day

March 30th, 2009

Snowzilla moved Wichitans For Better Public Transport proposed Ride the Bus Day to this coming Saturday. Karen has a suggestion that would help new riders and fix the problem of the odd graphic puzzle the City of Wichita’s web site calls its Route Maps.

18 ounces

March 29th, 2009

Why are James and Miranda raising money for the March of Dimes?
A.  It’s easy in this economy
B.  Everyone loves asking other people for money
C.  They are grateful for what the fund meant to their daughters.
The box on the upper right of The Wilson Triplets Blog page is your opportunity to help the next Lily.

Understanding comes before repair

March 29th, 2009

What is the cause of the disproportionate number of African American children in the child welfare system in a number of Kansas counties, including Sedgwick County? That is the question the NAACP has been asking for at least two years.
The answers are getting closer.

The Hadron Collider of dating

March 29th, 2009

This could be a spectacular success or a spectacular column.
30 days. As many dates as possible. No one gets turned down.
What could possibly go wrong?

“A cross between being sainted and being disemboweled”

March 29th, 2009

So says Emily, in an honest account of what its like to close a business you started.