Preparing for the unexpected. You’ve survived the planning process and coordinated every detail. Now come the day-of disasters that may or may not make an appearance on your big day. The key is to be prepared, give thought to all these items, and then get back to the pretty and fun things about weddings. I […]
Local bikers experience what the rest of us only fantasize about. Mary Brown is a self-proclaimed tomboy, risk-taker, and daddy’s girl, and she grew up around machines. If it had wheels, she drove it or admired it — everything from motorcycles to four-wheelers to muscle cars. She tagged along with her older brother, Jim, when
Understanding the dangers of our internet world. The internet offers an infinite landscape of ever-changing information, stimulating the brain’s reward system much like sugar, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, gambling, or any other trigger in the seemingly endless array of addictions. Many Americans must use the internet constantly for their jobs, and even children now own smart
A look at the weekend’s events and the best places to view. Wednesday, August 16 Family Fun Fest: Mad About Science 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cosmo Park, free In celebration of the solar eclipse, the Family Fun Fest will delve into the scientific world. There will be entertainment for the whole family, including activities, music,
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Blue Shepherd Farm in Rocheport, Missouri, just minutes outside of Columbia. This farm hosts an interesting mix of flora and fauna. They have “u-pick” berry bushes (both blueberries and strawberries), as well as a small herd of black Welsh mountain sheep. The berries are delicious and available to
Local bikers experience what the rest of us only fantasize about. The 23 members of the Mid-MO Lady Riders motorcycle group are as diverse as the bikes they ride. Their day jobs run the gamut from Montessori school teacher to IT trainer, but their shared love of long-distance riding on cruisers and touring bikes makes
Local bikers experience what the rest of us only fantasize about. The year was 1967 — the Summer of Love — and in a small town near Ann Arbor, Michigan, Sylvia Donnelly’s father drove her mother to work every day on his old BSA 650 Lightning. So when people ask Sylvia when she started riding,
Local bikers experience what the rest of us only fantasize about. When Sandy Thompson was 40, she gave little thought to motorcycles. She couldn’t have imagined that less than a decade later, she’d be an avid rider, the owner of two motorcycles, and a proud member of the Mid-MO Lady Riders. Nor could she have
Local nonprofit creator expresses her passion and purpose. Jane Williams, co-founder and program director of Love INC, lost her vision in 2012 after struggling with eye issues since birth. She talked with COMO Living about how fulfilling her calling continues to change her life. DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD. Fascinated. This comes from my life
Zac and Laura Cutler discover happiness close by. Zac and Laura Cutler, owners of The Station House at Katfish Katy’s, discuss their relationship and what makes it special. How did you meet? Zac: Laura and I met through the Mizzou Water Ski and Wakeboard Club circa 2004. I had just arrived at college and she
