Exploring the difference between lived experience and assumption in movies, television, culture, and place. For years, I've noticed something about movies and television that I couldn't quite explain. It wasn't the acting, the visual effects, or even the plot itself. What stood out to me was often the environment surrounding the story. The longer I traveled, the more I realized that many scenes don't necessarily fail because the premise is unrealistic. They fail because the w

Yesterday I stopped by Louie’s 10th St. Lounge & Laundromat and finally had my first bierock — and now I understand why it’s such a Kansas staple. A bierock is a soft homemade bread pocket filled with seasoned meat, cabbage, and spices, and this one was absolutely delicious. The bread was incredibly soft, and dipping it in the spicy mustard, they can sell out, so definitely get there early if you want to experience one. They’re $8, and there’s a $1 charge if you get it to go