All things local to the Kansas City metro and beyond
This is a daily, or weekly post about all things Kansas City and surrounding areas. About the fascinating people, places and things you should know around this great city. It is also the place that I will feature my personal stories of growing up and living in the Kansas City metro, places to eat an drink that I have discovered over the years and love. Local treasures you might not know about but really should. Books that I’m recommending, or from the list of 400 books that my second mom Bev Johnston read over the course of her life, 400 in all.
More Than a Favorite Book Some books entertain us. Others stay with us because they remind us of someone we love.For me, Peace Like a River is one of those books. Published in 2001 by Leif Enger, it was one of my mother-in-law’s favorites, and over time I’ve come to understand why. While the novel…
When ceramic artist Cathy Broski built her studio in the early 2000s, she funded it one art fair at a time. “We broke ground at the end of 1999,” she said. “I would go out and do an art fair, come home, pay the contractor, and then do the next thing.” Before moving into her…
In the heart of downtown Independence, you’ll find a renaissance of charming shops, unique boutiques, and inviting restaurants. Although I grew up in the area, I have to admit that I hadn’t visited downtown Independence in years — and I was truly missing out. On a sunny afternoon, my husband and I made the short…
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