By Nancy Giddens State History Day – what an event! History day activities were a significant undertaking during my middle school years at East Buchanan…
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It’s my favorite time of year. Grass is greening. Flowers are blooming. Animals scurry about. Friends gather on patios for happy hours (yes, I receive…
My four undergraduate years at Mizzou were the best years of my life. Some may think that sad but others totally get it. I moved…
I don’t consider myself particularly old. Though, as another birthday passed recently and legislators whom are much younger than me continue to be elected, I’m…
I am a proud farm kid. I was raised on a diversified farm with corn, soybeans, and beef cattle in a small rural farm town…
Saint Patrick’s Day is a great holiday. Complementing its religious roots, it is a day to celebrate all things Irish – the people, the culture,…
Sometimes you just need a place to hide – to hide from issues, policy, and people related to issues and policy. This week mandated a…
Since writing this column, people continually ask me if I’m a “foodie.” I am not. So, what is my expertise for this column? Truthfully, I…
By Nancy Giddens The most dreaded day for single people everywhere has passed. Good riddance Valentine’s Day! I may love Columbia’s Candy Factory chocolate covered…
I love a good plan. Being organized, scheduled, and prepared falls right into my Type A comfort zone. Though, after a decade of lobbying, I’ve…