Kansas City Daily Photo

A Skip & a Jump to Local Wildlife

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Quivera National Wildlife Refuge

Photographed by Jeff Slater

The Quivera National Wildlife Refuge may sound like something out of Africa, but it's just a 5-hour drive from Kansas City. While I wasn't aware that there are "Eight Wonders of Kansas," apparently the Quivera NWR is one of them.

The Refuge is home to a wide variety of birds and mammals, has two salt marshes, and offers several educational programs. Spring and Fall are good times to visit since that's when migrating birds pass through.

In Search Of ...

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:40:00 +0000

Photographed by CoolValley

If interested, head down to Grinders ... :)

Cutting It Close

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:46:00 +0000

Harvey's Barber Shop, 6 W Kansas St, Liberty, MO
Photographed by Bob Travaglione/FotoEdge

Harvey's Barber Shop has been doling out close cuts since 1948. On Saturday mornings, you might just have to wait in line! Really.

Blue Skies Smilin' on Me

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Winstead's, Kansas City

Photographed by Mike Willis

Winstead's is sort of a institution ... an art deco burger joint you've probably never heard of unless you're from Kansas City.

Opened in 1940 with a handful of locations around Kansas City, nearly every local has a favorite Winstead's menu item. Maybe the triple steakburger? The special chocolate malt? Mine is the cherry limeade!

Lunching About Town

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:56:00 +0000

Ray's Lunch & Diner, Excelsior Springs, MO

Photographed by FotoEdge

Just 20-30 minutes northeast of Kansas City, sits the town of Excelsior Springs, MO. And any small town worth its stuff will, of course, have a local hamburger joint, right?

Ray's Lunch & Diner is a small, down to earth 50s-style diner where patrons still order from a menu board behind the counter. The cafe is "famous for hamburgers" and a secret recipe chili passed down from the original owner. Be sure to bring cash, because like any good diner, this place doesn't take credit cards.

The Aftermath

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:10:00 +0000

July 4th Aftermath

Photographed by Catherine VandeVelde

The celebration of the 4th usually leaves a litte destruction in the streets. Aren't we lucky we only experience on a miniature scale?

Have an interesting photo you'd like to share? Send it KCDP!

Midsummer Eats

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:01:00 +0000

L C's Bar-B-Q, 5800 Blue Pkwy, KCMO

Photographed by Mike Willis

In east Kansas City, the aroma of barbecued ribs and homemade sausage dare you to just drive by and not swing in to L C's Bar-B-Q.

L.C. Richardson opened his place in 1986 and offers up some of the best KC-style barbecue in the area. He was even featured on BBQ with Bobby Flay!

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Happy Independence!

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:36:00 +0000

Del McCoury Band, Crossroads KC
Photographed by CoolValley

It's the start of the 4th of July holiday weekend for many of us! With planned events all over Kansas City, the KCRiverFest along the waterfront at Berkley Park is becoming a bigger hit with each passing year.

I'm thinking of a little lounge time, BBQ, hanging out with friends, and maybe throwing a bluegrass album on iPod ... Cheers!

Peaceful Places & Confessions

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:13:00 +0000

Back Patio, Pi Gallery, Crossroads

I have a confession. I feel the guilt every day that I don't post ... which is, um, every day. I guess I've just found so many other things in my life deliciously distracting.

When I started Kansas City Daily Photo in March 2007, I was looking for an excuse to go out and take photos. I also wanted to share something of Kansas City, a totally underrated city, with people who assumed we all lived on farms and ate steak every night.

I'm just not getting around to posting as often as I'd like, but I'd love to keep KCDP going. I will continue to post when I can.

So, I'd like your help! And, it'll be fun:

I'd like to open up Kansas City Daily Photo to you and your photos! Do you have a great pic of Kansas City? If you have interesting, well composed photos, lets share them with KCDP readers. Send me an email and I'll fill you in on photo resolution, size, etc. Naturally, your photos will be attributed to you (and your blog if you have one). My email is listed on my Profile page. This is a fun opportunity to share you Kansas City-related photos -- abstract, buildings, people, experiences, etc.

Helicopters

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:26:00 +0000

In Waldo, Kansas City

Picked up on this morning's walk with Daisy.

Boozin' at Boozefish

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:05:00 +0000

Boozefish, 1511 Westport Rd, Kansas City

Boozefish Wine Bar recently opened a wee back patio! Tasty bites and good sangria ... just be sure to go at sundown to beat the heat. Nice new outdoor spot.

Blame It on the Dog

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:42:00 +0000

Daisy Hangin' Out in Waldo

Can I blame my not posting ... on the dog? The day after we got home from our honeymoon, we thought it would be a brilliant idea to go to Wayside Waifs. You know, just to "start" looking for a dog. We fell for Daisy's brown eyes. So, we've been otherwise occuppied with a new dog, fixing up the house for impending guests, and planning a KC reception.

Also, I've been tinkering around with a new website for Little Bird Photo -- ta da! Sold a few matted prints and got a few photography jobs to boot!

Machu Picchu, Peru

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:49:00 +0000

Machu Picchu, Peru

Our honeymoon is wrapping up! Visited Machu Picchu yesterday, then spent the night in the cute town of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. Back to Cusco for one more night, then to Lima tomorrow ... and then HOME ... sweet home.

Peru is pretty amazing with some many landscapes.

Cloistered, Arequipa, Peru

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:34:00 +0000

Santa Catalina Convent, Arequipa, Peru

Arequipa is quite different than Lima. More folks in some traditional garb, as well as more people selling all kinds of wares on the streets and in the main square .. which is beautiful. One more day in Arequipa and then we're taking a bus to Puno, which is where Lake Titicaca sits .. "the top of the world."

Cuy for Sale!

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:30:00 +0000

Downtown Lima, Peru

Cuy (guinea pig) for sale!

Lima is an interesting city. Large, sprawling, dirty, and full of wonderfully sweet people.

This evening we´re off to Arequipa, which is called the White City. Supposed to be very beautiful.

lima, peru

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:21:00 +0000

Dancing in Lima

We´re here in Lima! Caught a festival-parade as we were walking down the street in downtown Lima.

Peru, Here We Come

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:43:00 +0000

We're Ready!

Our wedding last weekend in Olympia, WA, was lovely and perfect. When you plan and pay for your own wedding, there are some real advantages ... like you get to do exactly what you want, and you're more open to rolling with the punches, too. For example, while I was getting dressed the day of the wedding, I couldn't get my $#%^&*$ veil to stay in my hair. I spent about five seconds being frustrated and then tossed the veil on the bed and said, "I guess the universe doesn't want me to wear a veil." Problem solved.

Our wedding was small, intimate, and full of personal touches that we enjoyed doing ourselves. {And, in terms of doing what works for you, today's post from The Good Mother's Guide is, well, a good one!}

Now ... we're off for the Peruvian honeymoon! I seriously can't believe we're each only taking a backpack.

Will attempt to post from the road. Hasta luego!

Good News

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:56:00 +0000

Nola Ochs, Live Life billboard from Pass It On

With the wedding just three weeks away, things have been busy -- good busy, but busy! KCDP just hasn't been a high priority, not to mention I've never been good at posting "daily"! So, it's taking a back-burner position probably until June.

I read The Foundation for a Better Life website pretty regularly, and as someone who refuses to watch the local news, I really enjoy reading "Good News." Those kinds of stories, however, seem to be few and far between. Apparently, murder, cheating, robberies, and such are what readers/viewers want to know about? I don't know.

Anyhow, they have a widget, so I thought I'd share some good news ... see sidebar.

Missing Things

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The Missing Piece, in Westport, Kansas City

Hats, hats, and more hats. Jen Chen tells ya all about it.

You Scream, I Scream, We all Scream

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:29:00 +0000

Murray's, 4120 Pennsylvania Rd, Kansas City

Ah, it's about time. Happy St. Pat's, too!

Going Home

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:33:00 +0000

A gratuitous puppy image, Raytown Animal Adoption Center, Kansas City

This past weekend, I volunteered on Saturday and Sunday for Midwest Paws and the Raytown Animal Adoption Center in Raytown, Mo. If you read my previous post, you get the scoop on their need for volunteers this past weekend.

I am happy to report that pretty much all of the German short-hair pointers/mixes will likely be adopted or put in "foster homes" this week or next! These are really lovely, beautiful dogs. I didn't know much about this breed before this weekend. Apparently, they're wonderful family pets and like to be around children. I got to see first-hand what cuddle-bunnies they all were!

I think I had a special fondness for the mama dogs. They were definitely more timid than the puppies, but once they allowed you to start petting them, they just couldn't get enough. It was interesting how just a few minutes of rubbing their ears and coat gave them so much instant confidence. All of a sudden, their tails weren't between there legs anymore.

Volunteering was a really tiring, but eye-opening and rewarding experience. You know, it's so easy to see those emails that get sent out and think, "Oh, I should do something about that." And, then we don't. I'm like that a lot, actually. I'm really glad that this one time, I did do something. Even if it was just to clean out a kennel or two (or three or four!) and give a dog a much-needed rub behind the ears.

A very special thank you to every friend who took a little bit of time to run to the pet store to pick up a bag of dog food and some cleaning supplies. Thank you!!

Help Needed

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:24:00 +0000

photo from Midwest Paws website

Spyder sent out a message on her blog about the Raytown Animal Hospital Adoption Center needing volunteers right now. They seem to be a pretty small operation, and they just got a huge influx of pointers! They are working with Midwest Paws (www.midwestpaws.com) to give these dogs a home until they can place them either permanently or in foster care. (hehe, I should try working on Owen to be a foster dad, no?).

River Valley Puppies, a puppy mill in Missouri, was burned down by its owner within the last two weeks. Apparently, the dogs survived because they were loose on the property. Take a look that these sweeties!

I called the Raytown adoption center and will be volunteering there tomorrow morning, whether it's walking the dogs, cleaning cages, etc. If you have a few hours of free time, why not give them a call?

Please pass this along to anyone who might be interested in helping out. I believe that even if you can only offer to help out just one time for a few hours, that could really help them.

Also, if you just don't have time to spare, but have a couple of dollars burning a hole in your pocket, please consider making a donation. Right now they really, really need DOG FOOD and disinfectant (preferably non-bleach ... just the sort of concentrated stuff you mix with water ... things like Pro-force, or Lysol).

Location: Raytown Animal Hospital Adoption Clinic
10312 E. 63rd St
816-304-6465

Here is a short video (don't ya love youtube!) of the doggies staying at the Raytown Adoption Center.

Sweets from a "Guy"

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:56:00 +0000

The Sweet Guy, 74th & Wornall in Waldo, Kansas City

I just heard that The Sweet Guy had moved shop from Parkville to my little neighborhood, Waldo. I've been so lucky with friends throwing showers for me lately, I felt that my dear Owen deserved a little sweetness of his own. So, I popped in to The Sweet Guy on its second day of business.

There were tables and chairs and a register counter (official grand opening is scheduled for April). And ... there were lots of folks ordering lunch!

There were also a few selections of gelato, and like, 10 pieces of chocolate for sale. I nabbed three pieces, 2 cinnamon and 1 chimayo (cream and chimayo chile mixed with milk chocolate).

I'll definitely be back to try other varieties, like the Guinness chocolate!! Which chocolate would you want to try?

Paper-licious!

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Paper Source, 621 W 48th, Kansas City

Paper Source has long been a favorite spot of mine in Kansas City. It really has some of the prettiest paper ever ... so pretty in fact, you could take a sheet of it and simply frame it above a sofa.

They carry a beautiful 300g paper that we're using to letterpress our wedding invitations! They have all sorts of ideas for fun paper craft projects. Check out workshops near where you live.

Shattered Glass

kansascitydailyphoto@gmail.com (Waldo Oiseau) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Copaken Stage, 13th & Walnut, Kansas City

The Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage offers an intimate theatre experience. I recently saw "The Glass Menagerie" and while we were in the "cheap" seats, we could see everything. The best part: you can bring your drinks in with you!