Jesse Bailey moved to Columbia a little over 12 years ago to start his life and to be surrounded by a more accepting and diverse community. Bailey, who married last December, shares a home in the country with his husband, Justin, as well as their two very spoiled dogs. He spends his days at […]
When Ron Widbin went on a mission trip to Guatemala in 2011, he realized God had other plans for him and his wife, Sally. They traded traditional retirement from their respective jobs at KMIZ-TV and Columbia Public School District for a two-room cinder block home high up in the mountains of Chichicastenango, a Guatemalan
Travel is so much fun when you get to share it with your life partner. Making plans, deciding where to go and choosing where to stay can be an enjoyable part of the journey. Now, imagine your life partner comes to you and says, “I think we should move aboard our sailboat, sell our cars,
There’s lots of pressure being the host of a party. You want to impress your guests and make sure everyone is happy. With so many details to plan, one thing that doesn’t have to be stressful is the booze. I’ve been the catering director with Les Bourgeois for six years, and there is definitely a
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COMO Living is proud to be the media sponsor for this year’s Kitchen’s in Bloom home tour taking place on May 1. This annual event is a fundraiser for Services for Independent Living. Each year the KIB team seeks out unique, beautiful and eye-catching kitchen remodels for the public to look at and ask questions
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It seems like at each stage in my adult life, I’m being groomed by my peers to join the next stage in a big ‘ol hurry. Just six years ago when I got married, everyone asked, “So, when are you going to have kids?” Then, after we had our first child, it was, “So,
The stories of two young Columbians who care deeply about the intersection of the LGBT community and faith. Rob Roach and Kaitlyn Kohley have never met. Despite being comparable in age, they grew up in different towns, attended college in separate states and have led very independent lives. Yet in 2016, the two young
Why Avocados? Whether it is in your guacamole, salad or if you just feel like peeling one and digging in with a spoon, have at it! Avocados and avocado oils are your friends; they make you better, and here’s how: So much potassium. Bananas are good, but let’s be real, avocados are better. One avocado
The third wedding we crashed lived up to the cliché; third time was the charm. We had crashed two other weddings (see our blog on the COMO Living website), and they weren’t so successful. This time around, we met a lovely photographer in St. Louis – Rhonda Favor from Rhonda Favor Studios – and
Although a mighty whale sunk Captain Ahab’s ship, submerged objects, such as trees and rocks, cause more damage to boats than marine animals. Before taking the crew out for leisurely days on the water, State Farm wants boat owners to know the common causes of boat damage, ways to avoid them and tips on
