There have been issues on predictably getting a bus in situations of inclement weather, and the Jo and JCCC make decisions independently of each other. (although the Jo does run a reduced schedule when the school is on break –…
Chinese New Year
The 22nd is Chinese New Year’s Eve this year. Because Chinese New Year is governed by the lunar calendar, the date can be different every year for those of us who use the solar calendar – which is everyone. Even…
Limits of Confucianism: OP in the News
One of the most widely followed news stories in the Republic of China is taking place right here in Overland Park, according to today’s KC Star. It demonstrates a shortcoming of Confucianism as it is practiced, in that falling…
Countdown to Sunflower Season
I’ve always dug sunflower season: a last brilliant gasp of summer before autumn. Every sunflower season for the last 3 or 4 years we’ve made a point to find a first rate sunflower field for photo ops with the family. …
France ’96;
Came across some long lost photos doing some spring cleaning. Thought I’d lost them. Can’t believe it was around 15 years ago. I remember wine in France was cheaper than bottled water – though that may have been a thin…