I’ve often joked about my “Methodist Guilt”: Years of CROP Walks, canned food drives, and mission trips make me think twice about: As I was on the way to another lunch meeting this week at a local restaurant, listening to the news about: Read that again. I’ll wait. Methodist Guilt – ACTIVATED. But what can I do NOW? As I’m sitting …
The 2025 Sharp Sheet
The 2025 Sharp Sheet is the latest edition of my recommendations for races in the KC Metro area. Skip on by if this doesn’t apply to you! TWO IMPORTANT points to remember: DeSoto Edgerton Gardner Lake Quivira (uncontested) Lenexa Merriam Mission Mission Hills Mission Woods Olathe Overland Park Prairie Village Roeland Park Shawnee USD 229 Blue Valley USD 233 Olathe …
Expansion Deck: Thank You Wave
This week’s tip is a hyperlocal version of Thank You Wave Wonders from March of last year (also a rehash of the glories of the Zipper Merge). Take that highway wave and turn it around – to your neighbors. In our previous homes, I’ve always been a “neighbor waver” – maybe it’s my rural roots, but if I’m driving less than 40 …
Constitution Day: Articles 6 & 7
You’ve made it!! If you can spare <2 minutes for these last two Articles, you’ll have read the entire U.S. Constitution in eight sittings. These last Articles are the “housekeeping” articles with definitions and language cleanup. Thanks for joining us on this Serve60Sharp reading-for-good-citizenship journey. Reading tips: Digging Deeper: Article. VI. All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the …
Constitution Day: Articles 4 & 5
Constitution Day was Wednesday, September 17, recognizing the anniversary of the date the U.S. Constitution was signed following ratification by the states. In celebration, Serve60Sharp subscribers are reading the entire U.S. Constitution the same way you eat an elephant – one bite at a time! Today’s Articles deal with relationships between the states and amendments to the document: Reading tips: …
Constitution Day: Article 3
Happy TS12 release day to all who celebrate! We had a little fun with our logo to highlight a special day as well – Election Day 2025. This is my first day officially over the hill, Anna’s last day of being 16, and my sister-in-law’s birthday. Wednesday was my first mentor’s birthday (shout out Boss Lady Megredy) and there are …
Constitution Day: Article 2
Wednesday, September 17 was Constitution Day and to celebrate, Serve60Sharp subscribers are reading the document in bite size pieces. It took a few days to get through Article 1, it’s a doozy (and the longest)! Today’s Article deals with the Office of the President. Reading tips: Digging Deeper: Article. II. Section. 1. The executive Power shall be vested in a …
Constitution Day: Article 1, Sections 9-10
Welcome back to our final bite of the U.S. Constitution’s Article 1. Sections 9 & 10 detail what Congress and the States are NOT allowed to do – some of these might surprise you! Reading tips: Digging Deeper: Section. 9. The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall …
Constitution Day: Article 1, Sections 7-8
Thanks for joining us again as we continue our reading of the U.S. Constitution in Serve60Sharp-sized pieces. Having a basic understanding of this document is fundamental to serving as a civic resource in any community. Article 1, Sections 7 & 8 deal with taxation and the basics of governing and process. Reading tips: Digging Deeper: Section. 7. All Bills for …
Constitution Day: Article 1, Sections 4-6
ICYMI, we are on our second helping of the U.S. Constitution, Serve60Sharp-style. Enjoy this bite on what makes us, well, US – elections! Oh, and the much discussed Emoluments clause. Reading tips: Digging Deeper: Section. 4. The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the …