Howdy, friends -- hope you didn't get snowed in! The Open Thread -- our blog's space for off-topic comments and discussion -- is up and running on a lovely Thursday. If you've seen an interesting story elsewhere, feel free to post a link below.
Please sign your comments, and please avoid profanity, as well as racially and sexually abusive language. And when you sign your comments, please use only one nickname. I read the OT, but if you need to contact me directly, my email is jhart@kcstar.com.
