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Let’s Talk Pine Tar

Posted by on May 9, 2012

Recently at Kauffman Stadium the Kansas City Royals hosted “Pine Tar Night” as a promotion for one of their games. It’s safe to say that at least half the stadium probably wasn’t even alive for the Pine Tar Home Run or at least weren’t old enough to remember it when it happened. Occurring against the [...]

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The Comforts of Home When You’re Away from Home

Posted by on April 24, 2012

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If you don’t have time for a long vacation but need some time away, think about spending a day or two at a bed and breakfast. More personal than a motel, these accommodations are geared toward hospitality and making your time there relaxing and restful.

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A Day at the Ballpark

Posted by on January 18, 2012

New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals

As a sports fan growing up in Kansas, I went to plenty of Kansas City Royals games as a kid. I’m just old enough to remember Royals greats like George Brett, Bret Saberhagen, Frank White, and so on. (I don’t remember Amos Otis or Freddie Patek, sorry.) I remember actually expecting the Royals to contend [...]

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Kansas City: A Top Destination for 2012

Posted by on December 27, 2011

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This year Kansas City made Frommer’s Top 10 Best Destination Trips of 2012. Their museums alone made the list, but there are so many attractions that should be mentioned for an adult outing to learning about history to fun trips for the whole family. It may be time to rethink Kansas City as a vacation destination!

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Walking through the World

Posted by on March 17, 2011

Walking is a great low-impact exercise that can help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure, lower your cholesterol and improve your mood. If you’ve resolved to get more exercise this year, why not get it in a great location.

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