Embracing words with life-changing power. Dependable, trustworthy, responsible, and loyal. If you ask an acquaintance or co-worker to describe me, many would reply with some combination of these adjectives. I meet deadlines, follow through on promises, work out conflict, and strive to exceed expectations. I can’t help it; it’s who I am. And it’s who […]
Painting of young MU chemist now on exhibit. In 1927, a petite, lively redhead entered the virtually all male chemistry program at MU. Two years later, the same young woman won her degree and ranked not just at the top of the chemistry class, but also at the top of her entire graduating class. The
A tale of two Columbia gardeners. photos by Bruce Meentemeyer, Jenna Rozum, & David Massey Shelter Gardens and the MU campus: two Columbia landmarks known for their floral lusciousness. To both the passersby and frequent visitors, these landscapes are a delight to the senses, but for two Columbia women and their crews, they are also
Charity Goodwin overcomes perfectionism to embrace love for herself and others. For as long as she can remember, Charity Goodwin, pastor of discipleship at Missouri United Methodist Church and mother of two boys, focused on achieving. Naturally industrious and competent, she loved to produce and she loved to win. She was self-assured and ambitious and
Three key questions to ask yourself. Earlier this year, I was experiencing the doldrums. I caught the flu, had back spasms, and broke my right arm all in a short period of time. I stopped going to the gym first thing in the morning. The quality and quantity of my food was poor. The usual
Tips from the pros on throwing a spectacular outdoor party. by Nina Hebrank & Madison Love | photos by J. Kelley Photography As summer approaches, we’re reminded of all the things we’ve missed during these past cold months. Leaves are appearing back on the bare trees, tulips are blooming, the air warms, and the outdoors
Sarah Lockwood and Rebecca Burkholder make love look effortless. How did you meet? Rebecca: We first met at a friend’s wedding. Sarah asked if she could cut my hair. I said no, not knowing that she was a hairdresser. We still get a good laugh about that one. We were friends for many years before
Kimberly Earnest runs toward long-term physical and financial health. Kimberly Earnest ran faster than any other woman in last summer’s Show-Me State Games triathlon and hasn’t blown a financial budget in 116 months and counting. Kimberly is a role model for those who strive to keep the excess off their waistline and the surplus in
Foster homes give kittens a second chance. With the hot nights of summer upon us, cats all over Missouri desperately need homes. Many of them find one through Second Chance, the shelter and foster program founded in 1985 to help rehome unwanted animals in Mid-Missouri. Animals end up in Second Chance either as strays or
