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Walking Main Street: Sometimes, It’s Nice to Meander

By Rachael Long Fifty-five stairs lead from Spanish Street to the historic Cape Girardeau Common Pleas Courthouse. Sixty-one, if you count the last six steps leading up to the structure’s glass doors.  That number has become permanently stamped in my brain because each time I walk those steps, I count them. It’s a distraction to […]
5 years ago

Wildflowers of Missouri

By Ali Eisenhauer Photography by Aaron Eisenhauer   My wildflower guide is creased and dog-eared, its pages full of scrawled notes of when and where I found each bloom.   I’ve always had an affinity for wildflowers, but it wasn’t until I moved into the country that I became interested in pursuing a deeper connection with […]
5 years ago

Meet Along the Way: Dianne Rellergert

By Nicolette Baker Women do incredible things. Here, we feature the stories of women who are a part of the Southeast Missouri community by way of living here, being from here or passing through. We hope these stories inspire you to connect with others and that they encourage you to be who you are in […]
5 years ago

Dear Self

A few things you’ll learn when you move halfway across the globe By Alexis Engelhart I made a selfish choice. I packed my bags, kindly and quickly — due to a last-minute decision — said my goodbyes, and sipped on that American Airlines red wine all the way to China. To do what? I had […]
5 years ago

From There to Here: Brittany Jacob

Moving from one place or culture to another can be a difficult transition: we are away from the family and friends who have always known us, everyday tasks can become our biggest challenges and it can be hard to find anything that feels comfortable or familiar. In this process, though, growth and vibrant life can […]
5 years ago

From There to Here: Monika Keen

Moving from one place or culture to another can be a difficult transition: we are away from the family and friends who have always known us, everyday tasks can become our biggest challenges and it can be hard to find anything that feels comfortable or familiar. In this process, though, growth and vibrant life can […]
5 years ago

From There to Here: Claire Moore

Moving from one place or culture to another can be a difficult transition: we are away from the family and friends who have always known us, everyday tasks can become our biggest challenges and it can be hard to find anything that feels comfortable or familiar. In this process, though, growth and vibrant life can […]
5 years ago

From There to Here: Brittney Swicionis

Moving from one place or culture to another can be a difficult transition: we are away from the family and friends who have always known us, everyday tasks can become our biggest challenges and it can be hard to find anything that feels comfortable or familiar. In this process, though, growth and vibrant life can […]
5 years ago

From There to Here: Tatyana Lipskaya

Moving from one place or culture to another can be a difficult transition: we are away from the family and friends who have always known us, everyday tasks can become our biggest challenges and it can be hard to find anything that feels comfortable or familiar. In this process, though, growth and vibrant life can […]
5 years ago

From There to Here: Dr. Shannon M. Yates, Ed.D

Moving from one place or culture to another can be a difficult transition: we are away from the family and friends who have always known us, everyday tasks can become our biggest challenges and it can be hard to find anything that feels comfortable or familiar. In this process, though, growth and vibrant life can […]
5 years ago