Date Nights: Exploring the letter K in KC
For this month’s date, how about “k”nocking it out of the park with one of these “k”een ideas?
Random Act of Kindness
One of the most fun—and certainly most rewarding—dates we’ve done so far is a kindness date. As in random acts of kindness! We began our day by delivering some gently-used pillows to the animal shelter by our house, for use in the animal cages. After that, we moseyed over to Wal-Mart, where we handed out seven $5 Wal-Mart gift cards to people. From there, we went to Dollar Tree and left $1 bills in various places around the store. Next up was a late lunch where we left a nearly 100 percent tip for our waitress. She was truly grateful, and we were happy to make her day extra special. Our next stop was a nearby laundromat where we left coins for a free wash for two lucky patrons to find. Our last stop was an assisted living facility, where we dropped off cards of encouragement for some of the loneliest residents. Just thinking of the joy that those will bring made my whole day.
Konrad's Kitchen
If you enjoy a good burger, we highly suggest a visit to Konrad’s Kitchen. Located in an old building in downtown Lee’s Summit, Konrad’s is a casual, comfortable place for lunch or dinner. With its old wood floors, open wood rafter ceilings and exposed brick on some of the walls, this restaurant begs you to kick back and relax. Trivia on Tuesdays and live music on the weekends make you want to stick around for a while. And when it comes to the food, their burgers are the bomb! My husband had the barbecue burger, topped with pulled pork and an onion ring, with fries on the side. I had their locally sourced, grass-fed, hormone-free bison burger, with wedge potatoes on the side. We left pleasantly full and raving about the burgers. Downtown Lee’s Summit is such a neat place to visit, and Konrad’s is a great restaurant choice!
The King's Speech
The King’s Speech is a remarkable film that came out in 2010 and is based on the true story of King George VI. After the death of King George V in 1936, his son Albert—played by Colin Firth—is suddenly crowned king when his brother, Edward, renounces the throne. Firth’s character suffers from a debilitating speech impediment, so his wife arranges for him to see a speech therapist, Lionel Logue, played by Geoffrey Rush. While things between Logue and “Bertie” start out rough, the two delve into an unorthodox treatment and in the process establish an unbreakable bond. In the end, the king is able to overcome his stammer and deliver a radio address that unites and inspires his people. The original version of the film is rated R due to some strong vulgarity in one scene, but it is absolutely comical the way it is used. My husband and I would highly recommend this movie. It is simply excellent.
Hannah Berry is a freelance writer who lives with her husband in Kansas City. They enjoy regular date nights and love trying new restaurants and activities.