An excerpt from “The Bad Break.” The sun was rising as I drove home from the hospital. I’d get home just in time to take Coltrane out for his morning walk, shower, and change before heading to meet Mayor Lancett. I called out to Coltrane when I walked inside, expecting him to come bounding to […]
The power of belonging. The night is a pleasant 68 degrees, but heat emanates from the bright stadium lights, and I’m damp beneath my Rock Bridge High School T-shirt. My boots clink on the aluminum steps as I climb past the student section and up the bleachers. A few people in the stands wave and
Beth Van Hove sheds the pounds and gains a world record. Beth Van Hove is fairly easy to spot in the weight lifting area of the sprawling Wilson’s Fitness facility on Forum Boulevard. She’s 54, so many of the patrons are half her age, and they’re predominantly male. And of all those pumping, lifting, and
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High school sweethearts Brandon and Michele Spry navigate life and business. How did you meet? Michele: We met at Hickman High School during our junior year. How long have you been together? M: We started dating on November 4, 1992. This year, we’ve been together 26 years and will be married 21 years on September
Local retiree dedicates herself to giving back to the community. After 36 years with Commerce Bank, Valerie Shaw spends her retirement volunteering, traveling, and working towards closing the racial disparity gap in Columbia. Age: 68 years old. Years in Columbia: 28 Years. Family: My son Garrett and his wife, Tilita, live in Nashville; my son
The Montminy Gallery plans spring exhibits. Have you ever heard of the Montminy Gallery? Many people in our community would likely say no. Located at the Boone County History and Culture Center, the Montminy Gallery is one of Mid-Missouri’s oldest and largest public gallery venues. To elevate the presence of this hidden gem, the gallery
Every cloud has a silver lining. Don’t get caught in the rain. These rain boot and umbrella pairings have you covered from head to toe. Above: Vinrella wine bottle umbrellas courtesy of The Tin Roof and floral Vera Bradley umbrella courtesy of Kirlin’s Gifts. Above: Vinrella wine bottle umbrella courtesy of The Tin Roof. Yoki
Design has always been a passion of mine,” says Jesse Bodine, president and co-founder of Scout & Nimble, an online home décor and furniture retailer. “When I was little, I would ask for décor items instead of toys. I was constantly rearranging my room and watching home decorating shows on TV.” Jesse also had a
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Animals meet emotional and medical needs for their owners. When Denise Skouby has to send one of her dogs to a new house, it’s painful, but she knows it’s for a good reason. Denise breeds and trains puppies in Columbia through her business, McGill Pointe Labradors. Some of her dogs will go on to become
Personalize your palette like a pro. From a cold, grim landscape covered with ice and snow to the arrival of growth and warmth, spring is a breath of fresh air and the time to set the tone for summer. One way to awaken spring spirits is by adding color and life to a room. With
