One of my favorite lunch spots is Baramee Thai Bistro in the Crossroads. I love Thai food (okay, I love most food) and so do most of the people I work with. It’s a short walk from the office, making it one of our more common lunch choices. I’m certainly no aficionado, so don’t ask […]
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One of my granddaughters is getting married soon. We recently had a shower for her. One of her presents was wrapped in a table cloth. She is a designer and immediately created a lovely gown with the wrapping. Sally JadlowSally Jadlow writes historical fiction, inspirational articles, poetry, and short stories. She teaches the beginning writers
I spent a few minutes in Kauffman Gardens yesterday. I try to get there a few times every year. The groundskeepers were cleaning and resealing the fountains, so the water wasn’t running. But someone had lovingly planted pansies. It looked like more spring blooms might be around the corner. Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author
I only go to the city a couple times a week. My employer allows me to work from home, which is much more efficient for me. My commute is nearly a 2 hour round trip. And I prefer the view of the country – hay fields, trees, cows. But on the days I go into
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So, someone dies. You send a small plant to the family. Every wonder what happens to them? These little gems were sent to me when my mother died–20 years ago. In a few years they grew too tall for the house, so I bought the biggest pots I could find and gave them new dirt.
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Talk about the new airport is all the rage in Kansas City right now. But the airport of my heart is the one I left a few days ago — Palm Springs International. The open air design is welcoming on arrival and gives one last look at cheery blue skies and palm trees on saying
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My friend Kathy traveled to Amsterdam recently and posted about it on Facebook. When I commented that I hoped she enjoyed the trip and that I love Amsterdam, she responded, “I brought a good book with me” . . . and posted a photo of herself holding my novel Safe Thus Far. I was honored
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This amazing vista is in a public park in the city of Laguna. On vacation, I enjoy finding quaint bookstores, little free libraries and great places to perch with a book. We ran across the stunning setting when we were out exploring. The trails and walkways lead to the beach and water, and they are
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I ran out of all-purpose flour this week, just as I was about to make Irish Soda Bread for an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration. So I substituted a cup of whole wheat flour in my recipe. It turned out fine, a little heartier than usual, but still tasty. I might experiment further with a
Jonquils don’t have good sense. They come up every year before the snow stops flying. Maybe this year we’ll skip the snow so they can bask in warm spring breezes–maybe. Sally JadlowSally Jadlow writes historical fiction, inspirational articles, poetry, and short stories. She teaches the beginning writers for Kansas City Writers Group. Her books are