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Putting on the Purple: Life in a College Town
Manhattan, Kansas is a college town of about 50,000 residents. If anything can be said of Manhattanites it is that they believe in the adage “be true to your school.” Around The Little Apple this is...
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K-State Gardens
As part of my resolution to experience more of what Manhattan has to offer, I recently attended a gala at Kansas State University Gardens. It was a wonderful evening. The theme was Three Coins in the...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Purple
Manhattan is home to Kansas State University. Since the school colors are royal purple and white, there is no shortage of purple around town. (For more photos see my post Putting on the Purple.) Thank...
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People Watching at Purple Power Play on Poyntz
Every year on the Thursday and Friday nights before the first home K-State football game, Purple Power Play on Poyntz puts on a pep rally. The city closes off several blocks of Poyntz Avenue – the main...
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Purple Power Play Pyrotechnics
I just got home from the second night of Purple Power Play on Poyntz. I’d say that the town is pretty fired up for football season! (Pardon the pun.) The first home game is tomorrow. Everyone is...
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Kansas State University Homecoming Parade, 2013
This weekend is Kansas State University’s Homecoming Weekend. Earlier this evening, the Homecoming parade passed right in front of the Bed & Breakfast. How fun! Have a great weekend, everyone!...
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Ready for Graduation Weekend …
Got homemade cupcakes! Got fresh flowers! House and garden good to go! … And we are ready for our graduation guests to arrive. It is always such a happy occasion when graduation guests are with us!...
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Happy Graduation Weekend
This is graduation weekend at Kansas State University. My Siberian irises are heralding the occasion by being in full bloom. (K-State’s colors are purple and white, so I have plenty of these colors in...
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