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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

From There to Here: Shvetha Choudhry Gohn

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 […]

In a Greenhouse: Photography Tips from Tyler

Here our photographer Tyler Graef shares three things he thinks about while taking photos to help inspire you to make your best images, too. 1. Fill the frame The famous Robert Capa rule suggests that “if your photographs aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” While that’s almost always true, the point is to make […]