Jan
26
“He who loves an old house never loves in vain.” – Isabel La Howe Conant, late 19th Century author. Saving a small town landmark is no easy task when the digital world changes the rules and if you are in the fight by yourself. Small town theatres, such as The Davis Theatre, circa 1934, in …
Jan
05
“Risk-taking, trust, and serendipity are key ingredients of joy. Without risk, nothing new ever happens. Without trust, fear creeps in. Without serendipity, there are no surprises.” Rita Golden Gelman, children’s author I guess I could try to claim a little credit for introducing my friend Beth Legler of Blue Springs to the online game, Words …
Dec
09
“The Lord loveth a cheerful giver. He also accepteth from a grouch.” — Catherine Hall, British historian Sometimes we are grouchy givers aren’t we? When we are stingy or reluctant givers we are a far cry from Kansas City’s legendary Secret Santa. Remember him? The late Larry Stewart, a Kansas City businessman and philanthropist, quietly …
