Last Friday we took the boys to Wichita. Knowing we’d have to hold down at least one needle-fearing child in order to get his immunizations, we couldn’t think of anyone better than our favorite shot-putter to get us the hookup. Nolan, Callan and I got two shots each, one in each arm. They each got […]
It’s been a few months since we finally moved to the farm. It’s been an enormous process, and I’m not sure what was more difficult — spending money and time making immediate improvements to the farmhouse or clearing out the old house in Medicine Lodge. We finally listed the old house. I’m honestly going to […]
Image via Wikipedia Ferromagnetism describes the property of some metals to exhibit interactions with magnets. Steel is ferromagnetic, aluminum isn’t. That’s why you can stick a magnet to a refrigerator but not to a beer can. Magnetic field strength is measured using a unit called the Tesla. A refrigerator magnet has the strength of 5 […]
Image by Paul-W via FlickrI returned today from a two-day sojourn to Kansas City. Yesterday was an all-day National Auctioneers Association Education Institute Board of Trustees meeting. Today was a joint session with us and the Board of Directors. I’ve taken to announcing myself by saying ‘Hi’ in the style of Buzz Burbank, newsman from […]