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Entries Tagged as 'Patsy Terrell'
Men in hats, singing loudly
January 26th, 2010
Patsy’s adventures are always well written and the pictures add a nice Dou Ban sauce to the mix.
This week’s treat is her attendance at a Diamond W Wranglers concert.
Earlier this year she went backstage at Wicked.
The Halloween posts are why we do this blog
November 2nd, 2009
I love this time of year when people show no shame for themselves and/or collect photos that will curse their children’s life thorough adulthood. Ladies and gentlemen I give you Halloween in Wichita (and surrounding areas):
The big giant head and adult costumes as rorschach tests.
The Justice League of Terror: pee-wee division
If you say “dog” too [...]
Things are A-OK
June 18th, 2009
Patsy is no longer pondering for the Mental Health Association. She has a new job.
The Tallgrass Prairie Tour
May 19th, 2009
Let Patsy show you around the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve . Be sure and tip her at the end of the tour.
When the bathroom is a “must see” part of the tour
April 30th, 2009
Patsy takes you on a tour of the Underground Salt Museum in Hutchinson. And yes, the idea of a 650 ft. flush, straight up, did catch the attention of the adolescent lobe of my brain.
Some of them are older than Abe Vigoda
April 7th, 2009
Dr. Russell Vreeland, director of the Ancient Biomaterials Institute, was in Hutchinson recently to speak about his hunt for living organisms that are over 200 million years old. The Hutchinson salt mines are a fertile ground for his research.
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 [...]
Third Thursday report
March 23rd, 2009
Hutchinson’s night of art is on the third Thursday of each month. The recent event had a Patsycentric component that she liked just fine, thank you.
The news that didn’t make the news
March 23rd, 2009
Quick quiz: How many of you know about AIG bonuses? Hold your hands up high so we can count them all.
Now, how many know about the steaming pile of fail that is a Diebold electronic balloting system?
Movie Review: Watchmen
March 11th, 2009
Coty really liked it.
Mixed review for Dustin Deckard (but he is all love for the Star Trek trailer.)
Zach enjoyed it and gives it a, “Wow.”
Although the showing was interrupted by a Tornado warning (hence the “Dour Kitty” title for her post) Patsy Terrell liked the movie too.
Full disclousure: The comptroller of Douglas and Main is [...]
Thoughts after the event
February 24th, 2009
Patsy has had some time to reflect on her feelings and beliefs since her surgery.
Health update on Patsy
February 13th, 2009
Patsy’s Ponderings take’s a moment to tell us how founder and CEO Patsy Terrell is doing after her recent surgery.
What makes a good community?
February 13th, 2009
Thoughts on a recent presentation by Rebecca Ryan on how communities can attract people of all ages.
I assume she means, “Other than Douglas and Main.”
February 9th, 2009
Patsy is looking for good blogs to read. Give your recommendations in her comments please.
If you find chocolate and strawberries irresistible
February 6th, 2009
then click right over for a couple of pictures of this powerful combination. Closeup included.
Patsy’s surgery
January 28th, 2009
Her day got off to an icy start. At the end of the surgery there was good news. She awoke in room 8058 but at the end of the day she had been moved to room 8042.
Douglas and Main wish you a speedy recovery Patsy.
Think good thoughts for Patsy
January 16th, 2009
She will have surgery on the 27th.
For an explaination of what is going on, go here.
Thinking of Patsy
January 9th, 2009
Patsy Terrell, She of the wonderful Christmas trees and generous, thoughtful writing at Patsy’s Ponderings, shares some scary, personal news. Keep her in your thoughts.
Patsy is opening up the archives
December 17th, 2008
While she enjoys the festive rite of avoiding the real world Patsy wants you to catch up on her real world. But only if you want to. You may have your own ritual of avoidance that brings you holiday cheer.
The two big struggles this time of year
November 17th, 2008
The struggle against those who want to start the Holiday season early.
The struggle against ourselves to start the Holiday season early.
Time to give in.
The differences between grits and grit
October 31st, 2008
Patsy detects a difference between the focus of southern literature and plains literature. Return with her to those thrilling days of yesterday and pretend your in English class: compare and contrast.
Living Libraries
October 23rd, 2008
and the interesting people that live within a short distance of all of us. Patsy has lots of stuff on her mind. Also a bit about the origins of Geraldo and the books she is reading.
Doodle all the day
October 12th, 2008
Patsy is afflicted with the doodle bug. Put her in a meeting and she draws stars of all sizes. Lots of stars. Her response if she is called on it?
It’s rare that someone doesn’t comment on the writing or drawing or whatever I’m doing during the meeting. It’s not always appreciated, to say the least. [...]
If you are in a book club
October 6th, 2008
and you are looking for something different, Patsy Terrell has a suggestion. At the end of each of her posts she invites book clubs to read and critique her novel when it’s completed.
And she didn’t even call
September 30th, 2008
Soledad O’Brien was in town to speak at the Dillon Lecture Series Hutchinson Community Community College. Patsy reports, with pictures, on what was said.
Another blogger reveals their addiction
September 29th, 2008
Hi, I’m Patsy and, “I am addicted to those television shows where they redo a home.”
Patsy Posts Plenty of Pictures
September 29th, 2008
Lots of pictures and descriptions of the Chili Cookoff in Downtown Hutchinson. Video too. And the centerpiece of the action is a “home made machine to make home made ice cream.”
