Some Summer

We quietly slipped into summer over the weekend you know. This momentous occasion might have escaped your attention if you live in Kansas City because: A. It coincided with Father's Day and B. Because it was so feckin' hot you couldn't form coherent thoughts let alone remember the stupid solstice. When it's this hot (97º today) and the kids start squirming and whining things like "I'm bored" and "it's hot" and "the dog just burst into flame" you can at least do something about the "I'm bored" part. Actually, I suppose you could probably do something with the flaming dog, too. Better take care of that one first. Yes, next time Junior, stuck inside because of the heat, complains that there's nothing to do, have him get started on our annual Name The Irish Fest Cow contest.

This year's cow, right up there at the top of the page, like all of our cows is nameless until Irish Fest weekend when some creative kid's entry in our contest is chosen. A few things to keep in mind: our cow, as usual is a girl. It may in fact be our girliest cow ever. I mean look at those eye lashes. Look at that hair do. So don't enter a burly, manly, he-man type name like "Danny". Also, notice that the cow isn't alone. There's a girl, an Irish dancer girl sitting on the cow's back. And though it's chopped off on this page, the cow also has a little bird buddy. You can see that here. Anyway, they need names, too.

If you're stuck on how to get started, here's a little brainstorming trick we use at work. Try that, see what you come up with. Send your entries to Shawn at kcifchildrens@everestkc.net or bring them with you to the festival. The winner gets a great prize that I can't tell you about because I don't know what it is. But I promise it will be great.

Get cracking. Stay cool.