I was born and raised in Springfield, MO and I’m so very fortunate to have some of the greatest longtime friends. These are my anchors. Our shared history is beyond priceless. These are the loyal pals who have been in it to win it with every chapter of my life, from high school to college […]
People let me tell ya ’bout my best friend
By Kevin… They say as we get older it’s harder to find friends, so it’s pretty nice to have a best friend in your life. It’s especially convenient if you’re married to them. Kelly Howard has been my bestie for more than 20 years now. I’m probably getting the better end of the deal. Sure, […]
NEW ON THE BIG SCREEN
THE HOLDOVERS = Director Alexander Payne brings this 1970’s flick to us with every nuance and detail of the decade. This is the story of teacher Paul Hunham … masterfully portrayed by Paul Giamatti. Nobody likes him, no students or faculty and he finds himself supervising students unable to journey home. One of the holdovers […]
Honoring a Veteran … and Honor Flight
I couldn’t think of a better weekend than VETERANS DAY WEEKEND to talk about Honor Flight. Participating in an Honor Flight is an incredibly humbling experience that cannot be described with words. It’s a journey of honor and a deep sense of gratitude. As veterans depart for this experience, they’re not just passengers on a […]
My NOT Aerosmith Concert Trip!
The anticipation of a rock concert is an electrifying force that surges through the veins of fans like myself long before you’re even in the venue seat! It all starts when you hear the band had been announced! Then, the flurry of seeing who wants to see the show with you! Finally, tickets are purchased, […]