“Surprised by Sprouts” by Amy Duncan
For about the last ten years, I have attempted to grow edible produce at Harvest Hill, the community garden co-sponsored by our church and William Jewell College. Some years I’m more successful than others, but mostly it serves both as a reason to get outside and as a workout that costs less than a gym […]
“Running Against the Wind” by Lisa Kopala
It was a blistering hot day as the sun beat down on me. The wind felt like a blast furnace in my face and provided no relief from the stifling heat. A mirage shimmered on the track as I uncomfortably sat on a metal bleacher waiting for the race to begin. My granddaughter Gracie was […]
“Sowing and Reaping” by Larry Kuhlman
One sows and another reaps. This is reality for me and I suspect, it is true for all of us. As I walked thru four cemeteries this weekend, I realized just how much the lives of so many deceased folks had influenced me. I owe so much to the caring, attentive people that […]
“More than a Moment” by Andrew Nash
Walter Iooss Jr. contributed to Sports Illustrated for more than 50 years. In the lead-up to the 1984 Summer Olympics, he was given unprecedented access to athletes for two years for a book of photography on the Olympians. A photo shoot with Greg Louganis, who would go on to win two gold medals at both […]
“Children, God’s best gift” by Karen Rogers
A primary motivator in my moving back to Missouri after 40+ years in Texas was the desire to be near my family. I loved what I was doing in Dallas and was closely connected to the friends I loved there but “home” was always KCMO. I’m grateful that all 3 of my siblings live in […]
“Gathering with Gratitude” by Laura Rodgers
Looking at social media can definitely cause mental ups and downs. On this past Sunday night – Mother’s Day – while scrolling through countless posts filled with smiling friends and family, posing arm and arm with loved ones they haven’t seen in many months, I smiled. The positive feelings of sharing long-awaited times together are […]