Reflections on Life in Kansas City and Beyond
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Toe-less Shoe Mama
The legendary sneakers my mother refused to give up It was said that “Shoe-less Joe Jackson” earned his nickname by breaking in a new pair of cleats. My mother, on the other hand, earned hers—“Toe-less-Shoe Mama”—by cutting the toes out of a pair of blue Ked’s sneakers. The Shoes That Shocked Me As far back…
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Rediscovering Kansas City Artist, Beverly Johnston’s Childhood Favorite: The White Kitten and The Blue Plate.
My mother-in-law, Beverly Johnston, was an avid reader with an endless curiosity. Her love for books lasted well into her late 90s, and she was also a talented artist, creating illustrations for children’s books, coloring books, and greeting cards. One of Beverly’s favorite childhood books was The White Kitten and The Blue Plate, illustrated by…
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A Thief in the Making
I have never really considered myself a thief. Sure, I’ve occasionally walked off with a coworker’s pen or snagged a piece of candy from the dish at the bank. Nothing serious. Well—there was the time I ate the other half of my husband’s bagel he was saving for the next morning, but honestly, I was…
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