This morning, I received a text from an out-of-town friend. She simply asked, “How are you?” I stared at my phone for a few seconds trying to determine how to answer honestly without drafting a book. I finally typed, “I’m trying to keep my head on straight and my emotions in check.” That was the […]
Everybody ready for some football? Hard to believe how quickly the season rolls around, but here we are. I have been asked to discuss the new NCAA football rules changes in place for the 2025 season. But first a quick lesson on when, who, and why rule changes take place. WHEN The NCAA has a
There’s something restorative about falling asleep in a tent and waking up to the sound of birds singing near the Missouri River. Even in the thick of summer heat, a glamping stay at Cooper’s Landing delivers a slice of serenity just twenty-five minutes south of Columbia. It’s not far in distance, but it’s far enough
A pair of COMO Business Times 20 Under 40 alums are responsible for a variety of visually stunning home exteriors throughout the Columbia area. And visually stunning often translates into significant improvement in property and home values. Elias Abadi is the founder and owner of CoMo Premium Exteriors, a Columbia-based renovation company. He earned recognition
Breathe in through the nose, out through the mouth. Flow from Warrior’s Pose to Child’s Pose, then into Downward Dog — only this time, you might be sharing your mat with an actual dog (or maybe a few goats, bunnies, or kittens). Sarah Judd of Sarah’s Yoga Studio has been practicing yoga for more than
Another football season is here, and it’s a new era in intercollegiate athletics. No longer are these representatives of their respective universities the amateur student athletes that we cheered on over the last century plus. They are now, if not professionals, then at least semipros. I’m not sure what this portends for the future of
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The older you get, the more complicated life gets. Some refer to this as “adulting” and includes things like going to work every day, paying rent, utilities, a car payment, car insurance and even student loan debt for some—and that’s just when you’re starting out in life. At this stage of the game, you probably
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Off Highway 163 sits Pierpont General Store. It’s a place where country charm meets community spirit. On any given weekend, you’ll find live music, the smell of grilled burgers, kids playing between picnic tables, and couples having drinks at sunset. But once a month, this cozy spot transforms into a gathering place with a mission.
When I started interning at COMO Magazine and COMO Business Times last year, the 20 Under 40 issue and its respective event planning were already well underway. Of course, this meant I didn’t have much of a hand in it, aside from a couple of contributed articles. This year, I feel like I’ve gotten the
Lexi Linsenman is the development director at Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture, as well as a dietitian, chef, and regenerative farmer. Tell us about yourself. How would other people describe your personality and your skills? I think about food all the time! I love people and am very much an extrovert. It’s probably the
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