Starbucks Shift Manager serves up your morning coffee with a smile. Photos by Keith Borgmeyer “Unsung”: not celebrated or praised “Hero”: a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. A typical morning in the life of Brielle Bayless: 5:30 a.m. — Brielle’s alarm clock goes off. Sometimes, she’s already awake with her son, […]
“Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” — John Wooden Years ago, I stumbled upon this and it spoke to me in such a way that I put it on a bedroom mirror so I see it every day. Simple enough phrasing, but powerful advice
Since this issue is all about women at work in COMO, we thought it would be fitting to show you some stylish looks you can rock while you’re hard at work. Modeling these styles is Marcia Dall, Julie Hendrix, and Nancy Allison, women in our community who are doing just that — working hard and
photos by Keith Borgmeyer “Unsung”: not celebrated or praised “Hero”: a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. On a hot, sunny Monday morning, MU Police Officer Joan Haaf met us outside the police station on Virginia Avenue. As she pulled her white SUV out of the garage, I smiled. I
Fresh herbs and quality stock are the keys to this soothing soup. I made up this soup recipe last summer while housesitting for a friend who had a thriving herb garden. It was my last week of living there, and I was trying to use up the groceries I had stored in her fridge. So,
…one sports bra at a time! Sports bras seem to be the last thing on our minds when it comes to working out. News flash ladies — they’re important! A good sports bra can make or break a cardio sesh. So how do you find the right one? When looking to buy, it is important
The 2016 FORE the House Golf Tournament presented by Manor Roofing & Restoration took place on Monday, June 27 at the Country Club of Missouri in Columbia. Over 200 golfers participated to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri. Proceeds of approximately $65,000 from the event will help cover operating costs of the House, supporting the Charities’
Programs around COMO to keep your kids healthy and active. When did telling your kids to “go play”, turn into them grabbing their iPad and sitting on the couch? Today, society tells kids that they don’t need to be active. Laziness and unhealthy habits can affect kids’ positive attitudes and mindsets as well as their
This week I went home to St. Louis to attend a memorial service for my younger cousin who passed away after a year long battle with illness. After the services were over, as we were hugging and greeting each other, one of my cousins said, “I haven’t seen everyone since the last time someone passed
The Columbia salsa company 5Gen Salsa was recently awarded first, second, and third place awards at the 2016 World Hot Sauce Awards in Louisiana, the latest success for the small company with a family history. 5Gen’s ketchup, chunky salsa, and bloody mary mix all had a chance to compete against over 1,000 entries from other
