Sandy Tomey: A Girlfriend for all Time

There is much to say about this amazing woman who is loving, full of fun and adventure as well as exceptional insight. I would not be the person I am today without her friendship and love. To listen to our StoryCorps interview, click “read more” and then: Click here to listen to our StoryCorps interview:…

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Thanksgiving Girl: Cape Cod

It did not escape me that I would be spending Thanksgiving in the land of the Pilgrims, our first settlers. Cape Cod is also called Nauset which means, “At the fishing place,” or “At the place in between.” When I was first on Cape Cod years ago my friend Charlie’s family brought us to First…

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City Girl: New York City

My sister Staci and I have been taking an annual Sisters Trip to New York City for about five years together. We both love Broadway Shows, people watching, eating yummy food (I can eat my weight in New York cheesecake-really) and touring around. We find an easy rhythm when we travel. We both have creative…

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Trolley Stop Bakery

Making the world happier once cookie at a time! Open the door to Trolley Stop Bakery and you are transported back to a time gone by…it is as if you have walked into an old-fashioned bakery. Diane Wood, owner, baker, mentor, chief problem solver greets you with a huge welcoming smile, wearing a pink apron…

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Mary Ann Schreiber: Pain Management and Warrior Yogi

Mary Ann Schreiber is a Warrior. To listen to our Storycorps interview:  Click here: Mary Ann: Pain Management and Warrior Yogi. I met Mary Ann in yoga class at Lifetime. We were taking the same classes time and again and begin chatting. Good thing because she is brilliant about pain management. She was one of…

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Clare Marie Kuebler: Miss Missouri 2022

Clare Marie is our Miss Missouri 2022. To listen to our StoryCorps interview, click “read more” and then: Click here to listen to our StoryCorps Interview: Clare Marie Kuebler: Miss Missouri. Clare Marie is home-grown in Ellisville, Missouri, attending Marquette High School and The University of Missouri-Columbia as a fourth-generation education major. Listen as she…

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Meditation Circle at Blue Sage Ranch

On July 24th, the hottest day of the year in St. Louis I find myself sitting in a giant barn with one close friend, seven others I am going to get to know, including Kit Maxwell of Zenhorse and her mom Peggy as well as two GIANT rescued Mustangs. We are sitting pretty far apart…

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Beach Girl: Cape Cod

Cape Cod is one of those magical places that takes residence in your soul and your heart. While this one not my first visit, every time I am “on the Cape”, I realize how much I enjoy it. Cape Cod is the peninsula in Massachusetts that juts out into the ocean and the cities that…

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Captain John Mead: Flying Mist Charter Boat

Here is how I know about John Mead. Often my friend Chuck who lives down the street from John and his wife Debbie in Eastham on Cape Cod will say, “My neighbor had extra sea bass/sword fish/FRESH fish and brought some to me.” Yum! To listen to our StoryCorps interview, click “read more” and then:…

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Mary McDermott: Native Cape Codder

Meeting Mary is listening to walking, talking history. To listen to our Storycorps interview, click “read more” and then: Click here to listen to our Storycorps interview: Mary McDermott: Cape Cod Native I met Mary at the Hot Chocolate Sparrow in Orleans at a Coffee Group over a year ago. Both writers we connected over…

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Glee Branstetter: Travel Nurse

I met Glee by chance sitting at the bar at the Beachcomber in Wellfleet on Cape Cod. To listen to our StoryCorps interview, click “read more” and then: Click here to listen to our StoryCorps interview: Glee Branstetter. We struck up a conversation and immediately her innate joy, cheer and yes, glee came through. I…

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Creating Community with Coffee: The Hot Chocolate Sparrow

Community is anywhere we fill comfortable, happy, seen and heard. At the Hot Chocolate Sparrow in Orleans, Massachusetts on Cape Cod, such a group exists. Daily, you will find members of the Coffee Group discussing life, politics, the best restaurants to try and checking in with one another. I am fortunate to have been extended…

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The Magic of our Yoga Room: Jennifer Cooper

Even after teaching three classes Jennifer glows when she talks about yoga and the yoga studio. To listen to our Storycorps interview click here:  the magic of our yoga room at Life Time in west county St. Louis. Her practice of yoga began when her daughters were young, “It took one class and I completely…

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The Girlfriend Series: Alex and Pam

Sometimes you are lucky enough to meet a someone who immediately touches your heart. I’ve learned from Alex how to make choices with intention, how to honor myself in ways I didn’t even know existed. She will even pinky-swear! To listen to our Storycorps interview click here: The Girlfriend Series: Alex and Pam

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The Girlfriend Series: Alex and Darby

Alex and Darby have a loving, supportive friendship that began five years ago. This discussion is a beautiful reflection on friendship. It is an original friendship that is fun, intentional and thoughtful. They talk honestly about how they met, the evolution of their friendship and how it’s always about “coming back” to one another, themselves…

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Liberty Girl: Philadelphia

  The idea for the trip happened spontaneously. My friend Lisa is a transplant from Philadelphia. Returning every few months to settle her mom’s estate, I mentioned I would love to go when she is there; as a local, I knew I would get an insider’s gaze into Philadelphia. We booked tickets in March, scoring…

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Diane Wood: Trolley Stop Bakery-Making the World Sweeter

Diane Wood of Trolley Stop Bakery is a gift to anyone who loves baked goods! Her grace about life and her experiences are inspiring. She offers wisdom in her kind, generous way to the baking co-op as well as to anyone who asks! We’ve had a great time getting to know one another as she…

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Pied Piper of Pilates: Diane Klenke

Creating Community: Diane Klenke is the Pied Piper of Pilates. She makes class fun, interesting and above all, encourages us to laugh. More than that, the tone she sets in class inspires us to create community and incredible friendships. I will follow her anywhere! To listen to our Storycorps interview, click the link below: Creating…

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