When all we can do is hold their pain. Editor’s Note: I am excited to introduce “Seasons,” a place that embraces the real-life issues we face every day as women, as mothers, and as humans. We begin with a beautiful story of love and grief from Lisa Kent. In the hush of the hotel room, […]
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
Many companies nationwide have stated a commitment to diversity, yet that commitment, and how it’s exercised in the workplace, varies. One way to uncover a company’s true understanding of diversity is to visit their website and review their statement on diversity and inclusion. Check to see if the company has a page dedicated to
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Tamara (center) spends retirement trotting across the globe for good. Many people look forward to the end of their career as the chance to slow down from the daily grind of full-time work. Tamara Gonzalez-Oberbeck looked forward to retirement as her next big adventure. After retiring from a career in nursing in the summer of
The Roof brings the seaside to you. My name is Jeff Guinn, and I’m the food and beverage director for The Broadway hotel. The Roof, our rooftop bar, is Columbia’s premier entertainment venue to connect with friends, listen to local music, or dance the night away. There’s nothing like its indoor–outdoor seating areas, complete with outdoor
Rost Landscaping creates a vibrant outdoor space for social gatherings. When Libby and Henley Montgomery purchased their home in 2015, the backyard felt claustrophobic and diverged significantly from the couple’s personal aesthetic. They immediately decided the space needed a facelift. With an active social calendar in the fall, the Montgomerys sought to create a backyard
Finding the courage to step out. What impossible-seeming situation in your life would be a complete game changer if you could solve it? From time to time, I’ll ask my clients this very question. Ask yourself. Be bold! Think big! As time goes on, many of us begin settling and playing small. It’s insidious. Slowly
Local sources shed light on the upcoming celestial “darkness.” photos by Keith Borgmeyer In about two minutes and 30 seconds, you can listen to half of Bonnie Tyler’s ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” — or you can experience a total solar eclipse for yourself. “People say ‘once in a lifetime’ about events quite a
A journey through the world of children’s books. It all started with a well-worn yellow hardback on a thrift store shelf. There was no book jacket and no title, just four brown bear prints illustrated in simple brush strokes on the cover. I was intrigued, so I picked it up and looked inside. On a
Coastal-inspired accessories for your next trip to the beach. Splish Splash Did someone say vacation? Head from the beach to the cocktail bar in an Elan lace cover-up, accented with a straw hat and retro pop sunglasses from Kelly Fields Boutique. Polish the look with jewelry from Ermish and Kendra Scott. Sweet Summertime Enjoy lunch
