An Associated Press story this week contained the odd description “southwestern Midwest.” I say “odd” because the Midwest itself lacks a firm description. In an unscientific poll in the spring,
Continue readingWhen this happens, about all you can do is flush
Poor Denise. Poor dependable, compassionate, positive, respectful Denise. She agreed to have her picture appear in this ad. She was such a good sport. Someone who wasn’t as dependable handled
Continue readingTennis makes way for business (a 360-degree interactive panorama)
The tennis courts along Naismith Drive on the KU campus are barely recognizable after workers began digging them up last week. The courts closed several weeks ago, replaced by new
Continue readingSow vs. sew and the case of the explosive underwear
A story in today’s Times contains this bit of curious phrasing. As I read, I imagined this misguided chap bent over in an airport restroom in Amsterdam, his drawers at
Continue readingInteractive panorama of Jayhawk Blvd. construction (updated)
A month after I made the panorama at the bottom of this page, the new section of Jayhawk Boulevard is starting to take shape. Here’s an updated panorama taken the
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