Category Archives: Family Life
Lewis Diuguid: ‘We Should Totally Create A Department Of Peace, Man! Doesn’t That Just Blow Your Mind?’
Oh, man. Following the great tradition of fixation upon harebrained ideas hatched during periods of pondering — ever have a conversation with a stoned guy about how awesome the universe is, bro? — the Star‘s Lewis Diuguid has completely solved … Continue reading
Filed under Family Life, Media
OP Leads Metro Area In Lonely 29-Year-Old Bombmakers Who Live With Their Parents
Congrats, Overland Park! You’re no longer just the province of ludicrously named development projects — you’re now the local leader in a category everyone wants to lead. Last night (this morning?) at 2 ante meridiem, OP police responded to a … Continue reading
Filed under City Government, Crime, Family Life
Despite Badass Paint Job, Lonely Golf Cart Driver Finds No Acceptance At Shawnee Hot Rod Show
Some sights just bum the hell out of you. This is one of them. From the Star‘s photo collection showcasing the jort-fest that is the Shawnee car and motorcycle show, we find this picture of a sad soul indeed. He … Continue reading
Filed under Family Life, Social Life, Transportation
Mom2Mom Discovers This Whole ‘Twitter’ Thing The Kids Keep Talking About
So have you heard of this silly little microblogging service? Apparently it lets you post your thoughts and opinions in 140 characters or fewer. Oh, right: of course you’ve heard of it — because you can’t pick up a goddamn … Continue reading
Filed under Family Life, Media, Technology
Raymore Felicide Leads To Odd Questions, Awkward Family Poses
Some uncomfortable news out of Raymore this morning, as the Star details in the scandalous story o’ the day. Seems there’s been a bit of police brutality — directed at a 19-year-old housecat — and the incident is leading to … Continue reading
Filed under Animals, City Government, Crime, Family Life, Law
Axe-Wielding Mini-Ferrigno Ruins Renaissance Festival Opening
Quite a sight to behold from the Star‘s collection of Ye Olde Renaissance Festival And Feast Of Merlin Mead-Faire pictures. Apparently this wee lad misinterpreted this year’s “pirate adventure” theme as “you wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.” Very odd. … Continue reading
Filed under Entertainment, Family Life, Local Business, Social Life
Mom2Mom Examines Deep Theological Questions Through Obvious Framework Of Adult Magazines
Is there a higher power? Do humans have a larger spiritual quest on this spinning rock of ours? What lies beyond the edges of our beloved Milky Way? Tough questions all, and probably ones best left to the divinity students … Continue reading
Filed under Family Life, Media, Religion
Lilliputian Military To Invade Downtown In Synergistic Cooperation With Terrible Film
If you see a counterinsurgency squad parachuting amidst the skyscrapers of downtown Kansas City this weekend, don’t be alarmed: it’s just a nerdy recreation of a childhood science fair project. Prepare yourselves, ladies Apple Store employees — the annual G.I. … Continue reading
Filed under Entertainment, Family Life, Media, Social Life
Schlitterbahn Offers Kansas Citians Water Park Fun, Offers Local Unions The Finger
Have you been out to Das Schlitterbahn, the metro area’s newest aquatic attraction? No? Schnell, schnell! Sadly (maybe), what you won’t see at the local water park and sausage factory is the presence of local union workers. The Tejas-based company … Continue reading
Filed under Economics, Family Life
Poor, Sad Wyandotte County Can’t Even Host Own Fair
Pity the Dot. The metro area’s most notoriously crime-ridden and poverty-stricken (and all sorts of other compound adjectives you never want to attract) geographic entity has suffered a further indignity. It’s fair season, of course: the time when people of … Continue reading
Filed under City Government, Economics, Family Life, Holidays, Real Estate
