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
Friends can be sneaky, but it’s usually for your own good, right? For Wendy Dickey and Robert Cole it was since the two are now counting down the days to their wedding. Wendy and Robert met five years ago at a 5th birthday party. They had mutual friends that invited each of them with
Evan and Caroline met in high school during the summer of 2009 and started dating the following February. After high school, they came to Columbia to attend The University of Missouri. On December 23, 2015, Evan said he wanted to go to dinner at their favorite restaurant. Shortly after being seated, they
How did you two meet? Through mutual friends. What was your first date? Dinner at Murry’s. How does travel play a part in your relationship? Bob – It gives us time to be away from the day-to-day responsibilities and lets us truly just enjoy each other’s company. Jocelyn – Traveling
Like many quasi-neurotic people, I don’t really like to fly. But not for the reason you think. My aversion to flying isn’t so much the risk of plummeting to my death in a large metal coffin— it’s more that I can’t shake the feeling that I’m constantly being lied to. It’s just a “minor”
Pad thai is one of my favorite dishes to order when I go out to eat with friends. It usually hits the spot when I want to treat myself with something delicious. I found this easy chicken pad thai recipe to share with you. This is easy enough to accomplish for a yummy weeknight dinner
Pet grooming has certainly changed a lot over the past 20 years, and one of the biggest changes is the owner’s relationship with their pets. Pets are now such an integral part of the family and are treated as such. Pet owners are also now recognizing and expecting a top-notch haircut. We find that
