Some people wake up in the morning with an alarm clock. The process usually goes: hit snooze approximately five times before finally being lured out of bed by the sweet aroma of coffee. Some people… but for Aundrea Bezler that typical morning routine was abruptly different. Instead of coffee, there was a proposal. “I […]
This healthy twist on fish tacos saves both time and calories by skipping the deep frying. A refreshing combination of grapefruit and cilantro makes this slaw bright and tangy. Avocados give these tacos a touch of creaminess. Recipe Notes: Prep Time: About 30 minutes Makes 4 servings Dairy free Nut free Ingredients: 24 ounces tilapia
The parking lot of Rock Bridge High School was filled to capacity on April 15, as students, faculty and members of the press rushed into the building. Two black SUVs were parked in front of the school, and one of their occupants was the center of all this attention. A group of high schoolers
Toby and Tim Rost, Owners, Rost Landscaping How did you two meet? Toby: We met on our first day of work at Dillard’s while in college here in 1985. We met in “Cash Register Training” class, so we’ve had a long history of working together. Tim had started Rost Landscaping in 1985 but
Become an expert in finding old treasures. Antiquing might just take on the title as the newfound hobby of the century. Collectors, both novice and seasoned alike, find that furniture, jewelry, fine china, accessories and so much more are sometimes worth far more than their price tags reflect. According to Antiques.com, there are nearly 600
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – The Buddha Self-compassion is giving yourself compassion when you feel unlovable, inadequate or just plain awful. There are times when self-compassion feels miles away, out of sight and certainly out of mind. At these times having self-compassion, self-kindness, care
Photos by Anthony Jinson Kate Gray is an assistant professor of graphic design at Stephens College, where she has been teaching since 2007. Originally from Texas, Kate has her degree in advertising art and spent over 10 years in New Mexico before moving to Missouri. Since her first day at Stephens College, Kate has
In the heat of summer, it is great to get out from behind the stove and out to the grill. Don’t forget to bring wine as you move outside. Let’s talk about some of our favorite summer foods and how to pair wines to them. Now, it is traditional to pair foods from a region
Recently Engaged? Check out this list of 10 popular wedding venues in and around Columbia. Alpine Park & Gardens, Columbia, 573-443-7106 Blue Bell Farm, Fayette, 314-220-7120 Les Bourgeois, Rocheport, 573-698-3401 Columbia Country Club, Columbia, 573-449-4115 Country Club of Missouri, Columbia, 573-449-7201 Kimball Ballroom, Stephens College, Columbia, 573-876-7257 Serenity Valley Winery, Millersburg, 573-642-6958 Stoney
Over the course of a perfect weekend at the end of April, the first chapter of Columbia’s newest arts festival, the Unbound Book Festival, unfolded. Like all good openings, there were twists and turns, drama, laughter and heroes galore. Happily, there wasn’t a villain in sight, but there were many, many happy readers (and
