King Louie’s world

I’ve had this song in my head for the past couple of days.  Louis Armstrong was ahead of his time. 

Wednesday hump

I am glad this day is nearly over.  It was one of “those days” at work.  It seems that on the days when you should have no surprises on the job, they are full of them.  You leave work and wonder if you even used the bathroom during your 8-hour shift, let alone ate lunch.  [...]

KC mayor’s response to high gas prices

Instead of figuring out some clandestine way to drop KC’s gas prices, your mayor has decided that you need to get your fat tail on a bicycle and start riding the streets of Kansas City. 
Is that it?
Well, there’s more.  I think it’s time to request the governor’s assistance in removing this guy from office.  The [...]

Edwards, Obama, straw, and camel

Today marks the official day of death for the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign.  Senator Obama secured the prized endorsement of Senator John Edwards.  Edwards, as you remember, was the last Democrat to get out of the race.  He has remained silent about his choice for president.  Both Clinton and Obama did all they could do [...]

KC City Council: Kick em while they’re down

If the bumbling City Council (KC) gets their way, people who own homes in KCMO will see a property tax increase to help financially strapped museums.  You’ve got to be kidding me. 
Why would you raise taxes on property values when the values of homes are in decline?  They are not “holding steady”, but are losing [...]

Independence has strict dress code for graduations

Ruskin High School held their graduation at the Community Christ Auditorium in Independence.  The students were given information in advance about the dress code that would be enforced.  The graduation needs to remain a cermony of honor.  Officials and Independence police did everything they could to ensure that.
There is always one who will try the [...]

Show-Me what you working with

Reverend Jesse Jackson wants all files that the Secret Service has on him…dating all the way back to 1980.  You remember I blogged about the racism that exists in the Secret Service, mainly due to emails and things along that line.  Well, apparently one of those emails was poking fun at Jackson.
I don’t know if he’s looking [...]