Looking Forward To His Everything
A few years ago when my son, Brandon, turned 13, I shared with him a special birthday gift. I had written a song for him several years prior and had been waiting for the right time to share it with him. I was waiting for a time when he would be old enough to appreciate […]
Libations: Artfully Blended
When does craftsmanship cross the perception threshold into the realm of art? For me, it is whether or not the object in question triggers a strong emotional response. In the world of wine, I think this rational has merit. There are many wines being made today that are well crafted and have broad commercial appeal. […]
Libations: Craft Beer and Chocolate Pairings
It’s not hard to see why chocolate and craft beer make the perfect one, which is a two punch come February. With the extensive variety that craft beer has to offer, it’s easy to find the perfect beer to pair with just about any chocolate you can pick out of your chocolate box this Valentine’s […]
To Dance Or Not To Dance? That Is The Question
As a mother of young kids I don’t hold all the knowledge that parents of teenagers deliver with ease. I also don’t always understand their challenges with teenagers as I’m still trying to figure out if I brought enough diapers and if the passy is in the crib or out in the car. I have […]
Jill Womack, Founder and Executive Artistic Director, TRYPS Institute at Stephens College
TRYPS Institute at Stephens College, a children’s theater company in Columbia, allows children of all ages to learn and experience the art of theater through hands-on experience with professionals. Like genies working their magic, Jill Womack and the TRYPS crew create a whole new world for their young performers. Jill was an aspiring actress when […]
Why We Launched COMO Living With Two Covers
By now, I hope you have been able to get your hands on a copy of COMO Living. We are so proud of this product and couldn’t wait to introduce it to you. You might also be wondering why we decided to launch this “new” magazine with two covers! There are a few reasons for this: […]
COMO Living Book Club, THE WEIRD SISTERS
Welcome to the first COMO Living book club! We’re looking forward to discovering a load of wonderful new books together, and discussing them with you. We will have lots of interactive features and competitions, and – because we care – we will be offering the opportunity to ask the author questions directly, once via a […]
Oh…You Had to Smile, But Did You Die?
So, we are like many Americans and like to send out Christmas cards with pictures of our family on them. Our picture was taken by my daughter’s 12-year-old best friend and my cell phone. I didn’t want to pay a sitting fee to a photographer, to then review them and feel like I could have […]
As You Wish
Parenting advice courtesy of “The Princess Bride” Because I am both lazy and an opportunistic multi-tasker, I like to work on my parenting skills while doing something decidedly more fun like watching a movie. Movies are way better than hours of self-reflection. And who needs to spend time agonizing over how to impart good values […]
Like a Rolling Stone
Thinking about arthritis conjures up images of crooked old-timers with knobbled knuckles who rock back and forth on the front porch and predict the timing of the next big thunderstorm. Some of the most common stigmas about the inflammatory and degenerative disease might pop into your head: arthritis only affects old people, physical activity just […]
From the Local Market: Figs
Fig trees can range in height from 10 to 30 feet. The fig tree is considered a Mediterranean plant and grows best in hot temperatures. During the winter months, fig plants can be brought inside in order to be protected from the cold. Since we are located in the Midwest, State-by-State Gardening suggests that gardeners […]
Baby It’s Cold Outside But It’s Gold Inside
Johnston Paint & Decorating once again helped me rescue this not-so-pretty buffet that I purchased at garage sale for $40. I used my favorite cottage paint, which is sold exclusively at Johnston Paint, in black. To seal the cottage paint, I used their soft wax and buffed to make it shiny with an old shoe […]