Start spreading the news! Oh, wait… Not that Manhattan. The other Manhattan! At least the one in Kansas as opposed to the other, less important ones. I liked the courthouse. Any of you who have followed me for a while probably predicted that the slightly rough look appeals to me for reasons I can’t entirely … Continue reading 718. Manhattan, Riley County (KS096)
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We Interrupt Our Current Narrative…
Last year at this time, I had completed three states. As of this moment, I have completed six more states and half of two more. I've also added five more states to my tally. A couple of days ago was my fourth geoversary. One one level, it bowls me over that I've been doing this … Continue reading We Interrupt Our Current Narrative…
717. Junction City, Geary County (KS095)
What a gorgeous creature we’ve got here. A little rough, but nothing a little tender loving care wouldn’t help. As you can see from the fences, they’re already starting the process, so that’s all that really matters. I’m definitely getting more of a Missouri vibe from this, but I also realize that the interplay of … Continue reading 717. Junction City, Geary County (KS095)
716. Clay Center, Clay County (KS094)
Driving into the county, I spotted the courthouse from a distance and wasn’t quite sure if it was the courthouse or a pretty grain silo. Had it been the silo, I would have been quite disappointed. Having seen this gorgeous old girl, I am decidedly not. Is it just me, or does the white trim … Continue reading 716. Clay Center, Clay County (KS094)
715. Concordia, Cloud County (KS093)
I wish I had an easy way to handle sound effects. Only then could you truly experience my groans of distaste upon reaching here. This courthouse is possibly the most unsatisfying a courthouse can be without provoking active disdain. Soon enough, my almost-active disdain would metastasize into straight-out disapproval. How are you going to have … Continue reading 715. Concordia, Cloud County (KS093)
714. Belleville, Republic County (KS092)
Good show, Republic County! That’s a beautiful piece of art deco if ever I’ve seen one! It immediately made me think of Iberia Parish. I wondered if the architects were the same, though it’s more logical that they would have been local/regional in both cases (and they turned out to be). May I also add … Continue reading 714. Belleville, Republic County (KS092)
713. Washington, Washington County (KS091)
Fun fact: there are thirty-one counties (or county equivalents) named Washington. For me, this is number seven! The courthouse is a little art deco, which I appreciate. The fasces at the top are a nice little detail, but in our day and age, I think they are becoming a little problematic depending on your political … Continue reading 713. Washington, Washington County (KS091)
712. Marysville, Marshall County (KS090)
Oh, God, why? Why would you do this? What could possibly be so wrong with the old building that you would choose this to replace … … this? It couldn’t have been that bad because the old building is still in use as a museum. I would understand if it was bad enough that they … Continue reading 712. Marysville, Marshall County (KS090)
711. Seneca, Nemaha County (KS089)
It took me forever to get here. I wasn’t paying close enough attention to Google Maps when I told it to bring me here, and it attempted to take me to Nemaha County, Nebraska, instead of Nemaha County, Kansas. I didn’t even notice until I looked down at the compass, and it said I was going north. … Continue reading 711. Seneca, Nemaha County (KS089)
Here It Is 8: Another Redux
So, you know that I did an interview with Groundspeak a couple of years ago. Well, guess what? They decided to give me a proverbial holler and see how I'm doing now! My follow-up interview was just published! How did I keep the social aspect alive during the so-called (by me, anyway) Time of Cholera? … Continue reading Here It Is 8: Another Redux