We had so much fun celebrating Constitution Day with an 8-piece reading of the U.S. Constitution, we thought the Bill of Rights should get the same treatment! The first 10 amendments to the Constitution (originally proposed as 12) were passed by Congress in September 1789. It took more than two years to achieve the required number of states, ratifying on …
Community Colleges: Your Next Step?
A few weeks ago, this newsletter spotlighted your role as a patron (taxpayer) of your area’s community college. Let’s discuss that a little more… The intent of this newsletter is to provide low-commitment, high-impact tips to serve your neighbors and community. Many of those tips have involved equipping yourself with information in order to serve as a resource to those around you. …
BOGO Your Lunch Meeting
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 …