In the 21st Century we are seeing technology expand and develop at rates the world has never seen. I remember the first time I saw Star Trek and they used a laser gun called a “phaser.” Just like any great science fiction, those dreams have become realities with actual laser guns and of course the …
In honor of Father’s Day, I’d like to sing the praises of my dad. Dad, I want to thank you for not raising a girly-girl. While my bedroom walls may have been pink or covered in flowers, I appreciate that you were willing to play catch with me in the front yard, teach me how …
In April, Leawood South Country Club members gathered for a special Titanic dinner. The events and facts of the Titanic were recognized by hosts Dennis Smith, as Captain Smith, and Carol Smith, as the Unsinkable Molly Brown. An amazing dinner was prepared by Chef Will Norem and his experienced staff. Some of the menu items …
Article Susan Fotovich McCabe | Photography Courtesy of Chris Vleisides, Kansas City Royals At 19, Bubba Starling continues to keep his eye on the ball and on his future with the Kansas City Royals. Today, the Gardner, Kan. native is in the Royals’ extended spring camp in Arizona, working hard to be called up to …
Words Todd B. Natenberg “But they’re just cardboard after all,” I told my best friend, Paul. “Not to you,” he replied, smiling. “Not to you.” The year was 1992. I was a mere 22 years old. The setting was my first, and last, baseball card show in which I participated as a seller, not a …
Article Susan Fotovich McCabe | Photography Angela C. Bond Some things never change. And by that I mean that a night out at one of Kansas City finest restaurants must always include a reservation at EBT. Nothing compares to the elegance and sophisticated ambience of this Kansas City favorite, around since 1979 and located inside …
Article Erin Hallblade | Photography Brian Turner Have you ever searched diligently for something only to discover that it was right under your nose all along? I feel like that sums up the story of our search for our dream home. We purchased our home a little more than nine years ago. We discovered it …
Article Lauren Collinsworth Claflin | Photography courtesy of HASF By 1990, independent theatre producer Marilyn Strauss had already enjoyed an immensely successful career. She had worked with many of the best actors and directors in New York. She had produced several hit shows, and won Tony awards. Wondering what her next project should be, she …
Article Mary Bush | Photography Courtesy of Shawnee Mission School District What would you expect to pay for a four-course meal of wood-roasted Tuscan flatbread with goat cheese, smoked tuna salad with baby peppercress, apple-brined pork loin with roasted polenta, a medley of freshly-baked breads and white chocolate crème brulee? At most restaurants, you would …
Article Ann E. Butenas | Photography Angela C. Bond & Tammy Pence Planning a wedding, while exciting can be very overwhelming. It seems there are so many details to which to attend and no matter how much time you may seem to give yourself to get everything in order, it seems you could always use …
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