Sometimes I gripe about Kansas City’s lack of lack of scenic outdoor activities. The Rockies are too far. So are the Appalachians. We have no ocean. Our river is pretty dirty. I never see anyone doing anything in it. And then I drive a few hours to the Ozarks and I remember, god this is […]
Author: anne
I ride words and I write bikes. I mean...
Dear Kansas City Drivers
I think you guys get a hard time from some of the cyclists in Kansas City. But the truth is: you guys are the shit. My Kansas City cycling experience varies from sunny day cycling to the depths of winter cycling. I’ve covered ground from 130th street in Shawnee to just north of the river […]
Kansas City: home to Pope John Paul II’s airplane bed
Do you ever wonder what happened to the items used on Saint Pope John Paul II’s airplane? Like the bed, the sheets, and the seat belts? Maybe you thought that they were passed on to the next pope? Well you were wrong. They are here in Kansas City. But where in Kansas City? I know I […]
We are going to travel in our minds
To Chile Where we will see Ana Tijoux And Alex Anwandter play and sing in dim bars. If their music so inclines you, look up their stories. They are unique and fascinating.
Things and people you’ll find in the West Bottoms
It was just another post-Christmas winter evening. It was dark by the time I left work and there were no Christmas lights up anymore. I was headed to the West Bottoms for some wine. I turned off of the Boulevard onto West 25th street. I goes along the railroad track and then curves north towards […]
A winter bike riding manifesto
It’s gotten cold in Kansas City. There’s frost on the grass in the mornings and threats of snow. Sometimes I wear a hat and two pairs of socks even when I’m inside. But I still ride my bike to work. I wear two pairs of socks (one wool), two pairs of gloves, a hat, and […]
A sidewalk message
A friendly message from my neighborhood to yours:
Things that Bilbao and Kansas City have in common: part 2
Some friggin awesome art museums. The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is the long time pride and joy of Kansas City. The original Beaux Art building opened in 1933 with a modest collection of work that has grown significantly over the years. The permanent collection now includes plenty of impressive works ranging from Egyptian artifacts […]
Fervere: to ferment
Oh man. These guys had me in mind when they named their local bakery. This is because I was French in a past life and because I love fermenting things. And it’s called Fervere (fur-vair’-ay), which is the French verb, to ferment. Needless to say, I only have good things to say about this local paradise of […]
Things that Bilbao and Kansas City have in common: part 1
Some kickass bridges. Kansas City: The ASB bridge crosses the Missouri River connecting the two halves of Kansas City. When this bridge opened in 1911 it allowed for train traffic on the lower level and car traffic on top. A pulley system would lift the south part of the bridge to let barges through. When […]
Anne Foster 