Photography by Moonshadow Studio The doors of the church opened in dramatic fashion as the beautiful bride entered. The guests peered around other heads in the crowd, and their faces lit up as they watched Sarah Hoffman, soon-to-be Asche, start her walk down the aisle. Among all the faces of anticipation and joy was one […]
Let’s face it: Most of us are not raising professional athletes. Most of us are probably not even raising college athletes. Competition being what it is these days, I think most of us are going to be lucky to raise an intramural athlete. So the sports-induced craziness seen at the courts, fields and tracks on
A personal challenge becomes the key to positivity with one life-altering change. As a coach, clients come to me to realize their potential. I have an arsenal of strategies to help them. But a few months ago, I started on a journey of my own — one that’s changing my life and work. In the
A team of hope supports Aiden Taylor’s fight for survival. When the Taylor family walked into their house after the Room of Hope team worked its magic, they said it looked like it belonged to someone else. And in some ways it did. As they say, the best gifts we give are a portion of
Summer is so much more than a season; it’s a mindset, a mood, a way of life. Not only can you feel it arrive, but you can also taste it. With so many foods at the peak of freshness, every bite seems a little lighter and alerts your taste buds that the best time of
Who says camping isn’t for everyone? The word “glamping” might be received with some strange looks or sheer confusion from the adventurous and outdoorsy types, but yes, there can be glitz and glamour when it comes to camping. Not everyone wants to experience a one-with-nature kind of weekend. In fact, if it doesn’t include some
With mid-Missouri summer scorchers in our midst, getting out and enjoying the sunshine can be daunting when you don’t know where to go. We’ve compiled a fun and easy guide to help you break down the hottest (not literally) things to do around town this summer. From family-friendly bike rides down the scenic Katy Trail
“You have an impressive amount of stuff,” my new neighbor Darcy announced from her yard bright and early a Friday mornings ago. It was the start to The Cascades garage sale and my opportunity to get rid of all the stuff I’ve been hoarding for 20 years: my stamping collection, 22 pillow’s, an outdoor patio
Do you love chocolate? I do, I really, really do love chocolate. I’m the type of chocolate lover who looks for any excuse to indulge. I had a long day, so I deserve this chocolate, or I worked out…just one little bite, and I made the family dinner, so let’s have a reward…sound familiar? Well,
One thing I’ve noticed in recent years is that when I tell our patients with the sniffles to go get extra rest and eat foods that boost their immune system, they usually say “You mean drink some orange juice?” Well sure, orange juice has its merits, but what I really mean is to go to
