Even though I’ve moved to Colorado, I’ve remained subscribed to the Missouri Arts Council email marketing list. I like hearing about creative, artistic and cultural events in my home state, and MAC is good about providing regular updates.
When I saw this email from them today about the StoryLine Short Story Competition, the writer in me [...]
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Guest Post and Photos Contributed by Elisabeth Cutshall. I love music.  This weekend is the 49th Annual Azalea Festival in a small, southeastern Missouri town called Fredericktown. The Azalea Festival includes fair rides, a 5K fun run, a 1 mile walk, a car show, a sand volleyball tournament, an arts & crafts fair, a parade, and a queen coronation, among plenty of other activities for kids [...] Earlier in 2011, my good friend and colleague Jamie Vollmer from Inspire PR and Events contacted me to ask permission to suggest me to a statewide magazine called Missouri Meetings & Events. Jamie had been writing for them for some time and thought that I would make a good addition to their freelance writing team. After more than two years in Missouri, few things still surprise me, and even fewer bring me to genuine, unforced optimism that borders upon giddiness. Today’s stop off at Chesterfield Mall’s The Foundrie was one of them. Little things that rock about early springtime in Small Town Missouri: The last three weeks have been challenging. Much of what’s been happening in my little nook in Small Town Missouri is pretty fantastic, but I’ve been pushed far outside of my comfort zones in my personal and professional life thanks to new opportunities I’ve been given. Small Town Life: It’s the Little Things As Missourians brace for what is expected to be one of the worst winter storms in decades, I’m at home with my dog by my side, fighting off drowsiness. Despite a thickening layer of ice outside and progressively worsening news reports, there’s much to be thankful for today. |
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