Comments on: Imagining Kansas http://www.robertneralich.com/2008/12/15/imagining-kansas/ Because the diverse parts of human nature need to be nourished in different ways. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:31:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: sks704 http://www.robertneralich.com/2008/12/15/imagining-kansas/comment-page-1/#comment-33 sks704 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:58:53 +0000 http://www.robertneralich.com/?p=186#comment-33 Dr. Neralich, aren't haikus supposed to be 17 syllables long? Dr. Neralich, aren’t haikus supposed to be 17 syllables long?

]]> By: mbryan01 http://www.robertneralich.com/2008/12/15/imagining-kansas/comment-page-1/#comment-29 mbryan01 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:05:11 +0000 http://www.robertneralich.com/?p=186#comment-29 I don't care what anybody says I am proud that you've reached out to spread your word not to be confused with "the word". Technology is only a means to provide such gifts. A tool that is thoroughly abused. Personally and i've discussed this with many other folk, Kansas and N. Texas is a fee we must all pay on this side to see something trully majestic. I sometimes imagine I'm seeing mountains in the distance just to keep me going. I was once told that there are only three things that come from Kansas but i've yet to stop to find out. Once again great site and I hope you keep posting some insightful, intriguing works. M. Bryant I don’t care what anybody says I am proud that you’ve reached out to spread your word not to be confused with “the word”. Technology is only a means to provide such gifts. A tool that is thoroughly abused. Personally and i’ve discussed this with many other folk, Kansas and N. Texas is a fee we must all pay on this side to see something trully majestic. I sometimes imagine I’m seeing mountains in the distance just to keep me going. I was once told that there are only three things that come from Kansas but i’ve yet to stop to find out. Once again great site and I hope you keep posting some insightful, intriguing works.
M. Bryant

]]> By: oh_inverted_world http://www.robertneralich.com/2008/12/15/imagining-kansas/comment-page-1/#comment-23 oh_inverted_world Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:52:41 +0000 http://www.robertneralich.com/?p=186#comment-23 Greetings Robert =) Driving through Kansas was one of the most horrendous experiences I've ever had on the road. It's flat and depressing and really rather boring as there is nothing but dust and cow shit to look at. However, sunsets in Kansas are absolutely breathtaking. There was one that I watched at a gas station on the way home from Denver one summer that i remember perfectly. It was apple red with a little sliver of orange underneath. A cardinal flew toward it and was the very same color. I love moments like that. My peers' responses to my going to Kansas for college (in Lawrence) was kind of comical...they all showed the exact same expression when i mentioned it. What i like about Lawrence is what i like about Fayetteville. There are people from both far left and far right of the political spectrum, and there are many people with completely opposite ideas from my own. I enjoy sharing my space with the hypocrites and the unkind and the men who hide in their houses like moles. It took me until i was 17 to appreciate our town for this reason. Life would be boring if we all thought the same, and so I pity those trying to go as far east as they possibly can. Though the east is my original home, i feel i have unfinished business here in the south and west. And please, for god's sake, don't change my grade. If my rambling doesn't make you want to, that smiley face at the top certainly will. Have mercy. -Laura (that Jewish chick related to Robert Siegel) Greetings Robert =)

Driving through Kansas was one of the most horrendous experiences I’ve ever had on the road. It’s flat and depressing and really rather boring as there is nothing but dust and cow shit to look at. However, sunsets in Kansas are absolutely breathtaking. There was one that I watched at a gas station on the way home from Denver one summer that i remember perfectly. It was apple red with a little sliver of orange underneath. A cardinal flew toward it and was the very same color. I love moments like that.

My peers’ responses to my going to Kansas for college (in Lawrence) was kind of comical…they all showed the exact same expression when i mentioned it. What i like about Lawrence is what i like about Fayetteville. There are people from both far left and far right of the political spectrum, and there are many people with completely opposite ideas from my own. I enjoy sharing my space with the hypocrites and the unkind and the men who hide in their houses like moles. It took me until i was 17 to appreciate our town for this reason. Life would be boring if we all thought the same, and so I pity those trying to go as far east as they possibly can. Though the east is my original home, i feel i have unfinished business here in the south and west.

And please, for god’s sake, don’t change my grade. If my rambling doesn’t make you want to, that smiley face at the top certainly will. Have mercy.

-Laura (that Jewish chick related to Robert Siegel)

]]> By: Robert Neralich http://www.robertneralich.com/2008/12/15/imagining-kansas/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Robert Neralich Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:40:28 +0000 http://www.robertneralich.com/?p=186#comment-20 Son: I am deeply touched by the filial sentiments that you expressed in your e-mail, and I am of course terribly intimidated by your threat. On a completely unrelated subject, I am currently scanning several of your baby pictures into my computer, for possible, though as yet undetermined, use on this website. In all of them, your youthful character is, well, let us say revealingly apparent. And here's a general warning for all of my former students who keep questioning my technological competence: I might be just a tad less than techno-savvy, but I still know enough about the more baleful uses of the computer, and I am quite capable of changing your grade. Let me put this into a simple mathematical formula: changed grade = revocation of diploma; revocation of diploma = rescinding of college degree; rescinding of college degree = unemployment. Some of the greatest joys of technology, at least in my view, involve abusing it in creative ways. Dr. Cyber-Evil Son:
I am deeply touched by the filial sentiments that you expressed in your e-mail, and I am of course terribly intimidated by your threat. On a completely unrelated subject, I am currently scanning several of your baby pictures into my computer, for possible, though as yet undetermined, use on this website. In all of them, your youthful character is, well, let us say revealingly apparent.
And here’s a general warning for all of my former students who keep questioning my technological competence: I might be just a tad less than techno-savvy, but I still know enough about the more baleful uses of the computer, and I am quite capable of changing your grade. Let me put this into a simple mathematical formula: changed grade = revocation of diploma; revocation of diploma = rescinding of college degree; rescinding of college degree = unemployment.
Some of the greatest joys of technology, at least in my view, involve abusing it in creative ways.
Dr. Cyber-Evil

]]> By: Tukten http://www.robertneralich.com/2008/12/15/imagining-kansas/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Tukten Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:20:11 +0000 http://www.robertneralich.com/?p=186#comment-19 Father, I hate to "spill the beans" so to speak, but I cannot sit by idly while you get so much praise for your implausible and seemingly impossible leaps in the realm of technology, a realm that I have heard you berate my entire life. For the ransom of deporting my older brother to Zanzabar, cutting your own hair into a mullet, and an admonition that you love Kansas above all else, I will say no more. You have 24 hours. D Father,

I hate to “spill the beans” so to speak, but I cannot sit by idly while you get so much praise for your implausible and seemingly impossible leaps in the realm of technology, a realm that I have heard you berate my entire life.
For the ransom of deporting my older brother to Zanzabar, cutting your own hair into a mullet, and an admonition that you love Kansas above all else, I will say no more.
You have 24 hours.

D

]]> By: The Red-Headed Razorback Fan http://www.robertneralich.com/2008/12/15/imagining-kansas/comment-page-1/#comment-18 The Red-Headed Razorback Fan Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:58:30 +0000 http://www.robertneralich.com/?p=186#comment-18 Ner-Bear! Unfortunately, you probably know of whom this is by now.. Stumbling upon this website has really made my entire month as I usually end up thinking about the many very useful things you taught me while at that dreaded High School on a daily basis.. Life has been pretty well for at least myself these past 6 or so months.. I've learned to perfect the art of being a complete bum as I took a semester off from school and haven't committed myself to finding a job. I am scheduled to attend the U of A for the Spring semester and there on out.. I'm sure you've kept up with the Hogs at least to a small portion, I wasn't suprised at the 5-7 season but I would blame it on having a senior QB who played like a freshman, a god-awful O-Line, and a Jr. High defense.. Since the Razorbacks played pretty mediocre this year, I've become quite the Dallas Cowboys fan (As my "Deadbeat Sister" is as well) and they've turned out to be a bit overrated.. I'll post something else tomorrow in response to your blog and a little bit more of an update on how my life is going, but as it is 2am and I've had no sleep for a few days, well I'm sure you can figure it out. -Twyford Ner-Bear!

Unfortunately, you probably know of whom this is by now.. Stumbling upon this website has really made my entire month as I usually end up thinking about the many very useful things you taught me while at that dreaded High School on a daily basis.. Life has been pretty well for at least myself these past 6 or so months.. I’ve learned to perfect the art of being a complete bum as I took a semester off from school and haven’t committed myself to finding a job. I am scheduled to attend the U of A for the Spring semester and there on out..

I’m sure you’ve kept up with the Hogs at least to a small portion, I wasn’t suprised at the 5-7 season but I would blame it on having a senior QB who played like a freshman, a god-awful O-Line, and a Jr. High defense.. Since the Razorbacks played pretty mediocre this year, I’ve become quite the Dallas Cowboys fan (As my “Deadbeat Sister” is as well) and they’ve turned out to be a bit overrated..

I’ll post something else tomorrow in response to your blog and a little bit more of an update on how my life is going, but as it is 2am and I’ve had no sleep for a few days, well I’m sure you can figure it out.

-Twyford

]]> By: sammilligan http://www.robertneralich.com/2008/12/15/imagining-kansas/comment-page-1/#comment-17 sammilligan Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:46:30 +0000 http://www.robertneralich.com/?p=186#comment-17 It seems like every time I have been through Kansas it was to get to Colorado. However, there was one time that I took an architecture "field trip" to Kansas to visit the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (our project was to design a new center for the preserve). Now, I almost hate to admit it, but there is a sort of solace to the emptiness of the prairie. It has mostly been lost due to the unsustainable farming techniques used by most farmers in the region, but the little prairie that is left does have some beauty to it. I know you prefer the fall and winter, but I think Kansas looks best in the "verdant glory of spring" with newly budding wildflowers splashed across naked velvet hills of bright green grass. The preserve is one place that you truely might want to check out sometime in Kansas. While the website doesn't seem to do the prairie justice ( http://www.nps.gov/tapr/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm ), national geographic did a story on the tallgrass prairie not long ago and the pictures from their website give a better image of Kansas. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/04/tallgrass-prairie/richardson-photography Thankyou for the blog, I have enjoyed reading it very much. Sam Milligan It seems like every time I have been through Kansas it was to get to Colorado. However, there was one time that I took an architecture “field trip” to Kansas to visit the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (our project was to design a new center for the preserve). Now, I almost hate to admit it, but there is a sort of solace to the emptiness of the prairie. It has mostly been lost due to the unsustainable farming techniques used by most farmers in the region, but the little prairie that is left does have some beauty to it.

I know you prefer the fall and winter, but I think Kansas looks best in the “verdant glory of spring” with newly budding wildflowers splashed across naked velvet hills of bright green grass. The preserve is one place that you truely might want to check out sometime in Kansas.

While the website doesn’t seem to do the prairie justice ( http://www.nps.gov/tapr/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm ), national geographic did a story on the tallgrass prairie not long ago and the pictures from their website give a better image of Kansas. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/04/tallgrass-prairie/richardson-photography

Thankyou for the blog, I have enjoyed reading it very much.

Sam Milligan

]]> By: Lesser Pevehouse http://www.robertneralich.com/2008/12/15/imagining-kansas/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Lesser Pevehouse Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:31:41 +0000 http://www.robertneralich.com/?p=186#comment-15 Dr. Danger, I would like you to know that I laughed out loud many times while I read this. I always had great appreciation for your humor. I have to admit, when I heard about your site, I didn't think it was possible that you had mastered a computer. I was obviously wrong! I am so glad that you are doing this, listening to you kept me motivated to "get out of bed" each day, and you taught me how to "get out of bed" on my own. I am sad to report to you that I am no longer a cheerleader and "poor Hollenbeck" isn't so poor anymore since he moved to Washington. We are still good friends and I told him about your site. Tommy will be graduating this Spring and he will either be in Grad School or interning. It seems like just a little while ago I was in your class, anxious to hear every thing you had to teach me. Now I find myself once again, anxious to hear from you. And I think Kansas looks best: e. In The Wizard of Oz when it gets blown away by a tornado Yours forever, Katie "the lesser" Pevehouse Dr. Danger,
I would like you to know that I laughed out loud many times while I read this. I always had great appreciation for your humor. I have to admit, when I heard about your site, I didn’t think it was possible that you had mastered a computer. I was obviously wrong! I am so glad that you are doing this, listening to you kept me motivated to “get out of bed” each day, and you taught me how to “get out of bed” on my own. I am sad to report to you that I am no longer a cheerleader and “poor Hollenbeck” isn’t so poor anymore since he moved to Washington. We are still good friends and I told him about your site. Tommy will be graduating this Spring and he will either be in Grad School or interning. It seems like just a little while ago I was in your class, anxious to hear every thing you had to teach me. Now I find myself once again, anxious to hear from you.

And I think Kansas looks best:
e. In The Wizard of Oz when it gets blown away by a tornado

Yours forever,
Katie “the lesser” Pevehouse

]]> By: Amannamedsam http://www.robertneralich.com/2008/12/15/imagining-kansas/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Amannamedsam Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:26:04 +0000 http://www.robertneralich.com/?p=186#comment-14 Dr.Neralich, I am both extremely pleased and shocked that your battle with technology as come to a seize-fire long enough for you to bring us this wonderful blog. Also, although you never inspired me to become a teacher. You have been one of the most influential people in my life and i know if not for you and all you did for me all the other young scholars you touched i would be a lesser man. Dr.Neralich, I am both extremely pleased and shocked that your battle with technology as come to a seize-fire long enough for you to bring us this wonderful blog.

Also, although you never inspired me to become a teacher. You have been one of the most influential people in my life and i know if not for you and all you did for me all the other young scholars you touched i would be a lesser man.

]]> By: ewjohnston http://www.robertneralich.com/2008/12/15/imagining-kansas/comment-page-1/#comment-10 ewjohnston Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:00:39 +0000 http://www.robertneralich.com/?p=186#comment-10 I never thought I'd see the day! No doubt all of this blogging is due to your new iPhone... They all sell out in the end! While I always loved the crack about Kansas in the rear view, I must say with answer [vote redacted] you've outdone yourself! I look forward to your next posting.. Maybe as a podcast? I never thought I’d see the day! No doubt all of this blogging is due to your new iPhone… They all sell out in the end!

While I always loved the crack about Kansas in the rear view, I must say with answer [vote redacted] you’ve outdone yourself! I look forward to your next posting.. Maybe as a podcast?

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