I had the most amazing childhood, thanks to my dad’s love of a good road trip. For reasons I may never understand, we scheduled two-week vacations most summers. All were taken in our family sedan or in my teen years, the station wagon. Oh how that station wagon was a luxury travel vehicle compared to …
Words Lisa Harrison We’ve all seen the commercials for the insurance company. For years they’ve told us they’ll be there, just like a good neighbor. But I’ve been hearing too many conversations lately that make me wonder what’s happened to our ‘Good Neighbor’ mentality. Growing up in the 1970s in a suburb just like Prairie …
Article Brenda Mott | Photography Provided by Topeka Area Locations So the sun, surf and sand aren’t in your spring break plans? Don’t worry! Here’s a getaway that your whole family is sure to love and it’s easy on the pocketbook. TOPEKA! Don’t stop reading, now. If you haven’t made the short journey to fun-filled …
Article Lisa Allen | Photography Christina Sandberg The sight is so breathtaking; it might seem that serendipity brought thousands of tulips to Hawthorne Valley. If you know Ruthie Jones, however, you know that serendipity is actually a combination of her love of gardening, her endless reserves of energy and an inability to pass up a …
Article Moriah Schowengerdt | Photography Courtesy of Board of Tourism I didn’t know the location of my honeymoon destination because I wanted it to be a surprise. Two days after our wedding, we flew to Los Angeles, where we spent the night before leaving for our final destination. My first clue was that our flight …
Article and Photography Tom Strongman Specifications: 2012 Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Engine: 2.0-liter, 240-horsepower 4-cyl. Transmission: Six-speed automatic All-wheel drive | Wheelbase: 104.8 inches Curb weight: 3,902 lbs. Base price: $43,995 | As driven: $58,670 MPG rating: 18 city, 28 highway. The Range Rover Evoque mixes the off-road styling of an SUV with the low …
Article Ann E. Butenas | Photography Brian Turner The economic climate of the past few years has been a dark and scary place for many people. Conflicting advice and media scare tactics make some want to just curl into the fetal position, with their arms wrapped tight around every dollar of their savings. However, trust-worthy …
Article Jeremiah Enna, Executive Director, The Culture House I want my kids to have the greatest summer of their lives… every summer. And when I think back on the most memorable summers I ever had, I remember some of the many activities where I was not only having fun with friends, but also learning some …
Article Jill Grotzinger & Joe Constantino For those of us who watch the pop culture phenom Glee, we can’t help but empathize with the “New Directions” glee club when the school’s football players approach them with filled “Big Quench” cups. These underdogs frequently fall victim to the slushie facial and the humiliation that follows. The …
Life ‘In the Middle’ is All About Change Article Mary Bush Photography Angela C. Bond There is no doubt about it-the middle school years can be challenging. With children experiencing changes in everything from their bodies and voices to their attitudes and feelings, the school halls are sometimes a roller coaster of emotions. Yet, this …
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