Whoa, Kindergarten.
Becoming a whole new mom. For each step of my child’s life, I have painstakingly chosen caregivers. I’ve interviewed them — actually, I’ve interviewed many, and I could probably write a whole column on what to ask caregivers before handing over your child. I’ve done in-home care, care by relatives, nannies, large daycare facilities, […]
CYSK: Kyle and Jessica Schlosser
Kyle and Jessica Schlosser, Owners, Lizzi & Rocco’s Natural Pet Market How did you two meet? We are both from the same small town in the Bootheel. While our families like to say we probably met while we were toddlers, since Kyle’s aunt was a teacher at my daycare, we officially met during a class […]
What do you ache for?
I came across a poem written by the storyteller Oriah Mountain Dreamer that is all about seeking what our hearts ultimately long for and ache for. A few of my favorite lines say: “It doesn’t interest me/ what you do for a living./ I want to know/ what you ache for/ and if you […]
Crazy for Coconuts
Coconut has always been around, but only recently has it become popular as a “healthier” option in everyday products. There’s coconut oil, coconut milk, and coconut water — but what about raw coconut, or coconut “meat”? Equally as delicious and beneficial; too often overlooked. Here’s why you should pay attention: Medium Chain Fatty Acids Raw coconut […]
Coconut Oil: What to do with it?
The healthy and holistic lifestyle has become a hot topic of conversation. Log into Facebook or Instagram and there will be pictures of your friend’s delicious and healthy meal. Using coconut oil is one change people are making in their everyday diet. The vitamins and minerals found in coconut help speed up metabolism, reduce […]
Love Your Library
I have a beautiful framed picture on my desk. The image is a silhouette of an open book whose pages have been drawn with feathers to look like the wings of a bird. Next to the picture is a quotation from Jorge Luis Borges, which reads, “I have always imagined paradise will be a […]
Harvest Time
There is no other life come September. Alot goes into making a bottle of wine. Something that seems so easily attainable when sitting there on the shelf or printed on a wine list has actually had hours of work put into it — not only physical labor, but also the mental and emotional labor of […]
Making Work Work
“Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” — John Wooden Years ago, I stumbled upon this and it spoke to me in such a way that I put it on a bedroom mirror so I see it every day. Simple enough phrasing, but powerful advice […]
Sausage Veggie Soup
Fresh herbs and quality stock are the keys to this soothing soup. I made up this soup recipe last summer while housesitting for a friend who had a thriving herb garden. It was my last week of living there, and I was trying to use up the groceries I had stored in her fridge. So, […]
Kids On The Move
Programs around COMO to keep your kids healthy and active. When did telling your kids to “go play”, turn into them grabbing their iPad and sitting on the couch? Today, society tells kids that they don’t need to be active. Laziness and unhealthy habits can affect kids’ positive attitudes and mindsets as well as their […]
5 tips for a successful family reunion
This week I went home to St. Louis to attend a memorial service for my younger cousin who passed away after a year long battle with illness. After the services were over, as we were hugging and greeting each other, one of my cousins said, “I haven’t seen everyone since the last time someone passed […]
Music and Dance Collide; A Perfect Blend of the Arts
The photos featured are from the piece Circumstantial Elements and were taken by the talented Jeff Bassinson. I recently had the pleasure of attending the collaborating performance featuring the Missouri Contemporary Ballet and the Missouri Symphony Orchestra. The show was part of the lineup for the Hot Summer Nights Music Festival. This was the first time […]