All posts of flourish

Going Analog: Finding peace in the release of digital presence

By Elyssa R. Glaus It’s a Friday night, and like many other families, mine is gathered in the den, flipping through the available movies on the different streaming platforms, coming up dry. “Ooh, look for ‘The Hobbit!’” my 10-year-old says. A chorus of agreement ensues, and the search commences. None of our platforms have it […]
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Sponsored Content: Rest and renew at The DRIPBaR

Cape’s newest IV vitamin infusion center offers ways to proactively care for your health If you’re looking to proactively boost your health while relaxing in a spa setting, The DRIPBaR is your place. As Southeast Missouri’s newest intravenous (IV) vitamin infusion center, The DRIPBaR offers intravenous vitamin infusions to help health function well at the […]
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The Nice List: Gift Giving Made Easy at Cory’s Ace Hardware

Sponsored Content The Toniebox 2.0 has landed — and it’s just the beginning of what Cory’s Ace Hardware has in store this holiday season! Kids can enjoy screen-free fun with songs, stories and interactive games, all designed to spark curiosity and independence. But why stop there? Cory’s Ace is your one-stop shop for gifts that […]
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The Nice List: A Grazing Taste

Sponsored Content Beautifully arranged and easy to share, charcuterie turns any get-together into a festive occasion. A Grazing Taste by Angie makes every celebration extra special — we offer gift certificates, customizable platters, and grazing tables filled with a mix of premium cheeses, cured meats, crackers, fruits, nuts and seasonal items, offering a little something […]
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The Nice List: Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

Sponsored Content First Friday with the Arts. Multi-disciplinary art classes for students who are part of the Boys and Girls Club. Art programming for adults with disabilities. Creative workshops for veterans. All-levels art workshops. The annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Extravaganza. These are just some of the ways the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri fosters […]
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The Nice List: Old Town Cape

Sponsored Content Shopping for the holidays in downtown Cape Girardeau is more than checking off a list — it’s an experience wrapped in hometown charm. As the streets glow with twinkling lights and shop windows sparkle with festive displays, you can feel the spirit of the season around every corner. Stroll along Spanish Street or […]
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Live in Rhythm: The power of cycle syncing

By Taylor Babich, FNP Every day, women are navigating the ups and downs of their hormones changing and shifting. Teenagers often struggle with heavy, painful or irregular cycles. Women in their 20s and 30s may be trying to conceive or looking to find balance after pregnancy. By the time women reach their 40s, many begin […]
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meet along the way: Laura Irvan

This story first published as “Survivor Stories: Surviving Breast Cancer” in the 2025 issue of Survivor Stories, inserted into the Southeast Missourian Oct. 9, 2025. While laying in bed one night reading at age 34, Laura Irvan felt a lump in her breast. Although she didn’t think much of it at the time, she called […]
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meet along the way: Val Grant

This story was first published as “Community Cookbook: Make Cornbread with Val Grant from Sikeston, Mo.” in the September 2024 issue of The Best Years.  Violet “Val” Grant grew up in a large family in Sikeston, Mo. Her mother, Hattie, birthed 18 children, with Grant coming close to the end at No. 16. Her dad […]
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meet along the way: Jayne Ervan

This story was first published in the September 2024 issue of The Best Years. Jayne Ervin, owner of Jayson Jewelers, grew up in Cape Girardeau with a city grandmother and a country grandmother. She says her city grandmother, Grace Erlbacher Dace, was a classy lady, always well-dressed, with hair and nails to match. As a […]
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