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Marty Byrde is back! No, not the sometimes hapless, frequently manipulative, but always seemingly logical Marty Byrde of the now concluded television series Ozark. But the eponymous bar is back in the Ozarks with GastroPub food and a creative menu.

Lorry’s husband meant well when he bought her greeting cards for special occasions, but his failure to read the sentiment inside led to some hilarious blunders. She shares memories of his oddest choices, and tells how she finally got even. 

This sled dog article ran in the January/February 2019 issue of Missouri Life. Now they have opened Sled & Breakfast! A sled dog-themed doggy daycare, boarding, and training facility! Eight-foot fences, concrete borders along the edges of the fences, and multiple play yards!

Our writer became a soldier for a day at an event at Fort Leonard Wood, one of the models for Beetle Bailey’s Camp Swampy. Then cartoonist Mort Walker gave us an original illustration to accompany the story.

After the holidays, many people decide to abstain from alcohol in favor of a sober January. If you decided that this post-partying approach was for you, learn about a weekend that eschews the booze but not the fun.

Processing sheep and alpaca fiber is process that starts with shearing the animals. From there, the fiber is sorted out by quality, and fiber farmers make the choice to process the fiber themselves or send it to a mill. The fleece must be carefully cleaned of dirt and debris, then carded. The processing may end once the carded fiber is turned into batting or worked into long, narrow ropes called roving, which is used by spinners to create yarn. Sometimes a mill handles that next step, both spinning and dyeing the yarn into a finished product.

Lorry Myers, decided to visit Eagle Days because she’d never seen our national bird up close and personal. It was cold and cloudy, but now she didn’t want to go. Suddenly, everything changed.

We’re intrigued with Missouri research on how strength training in a group improved strength, balance, flexibility, social support, and even sleep for older adults. Get thee to a group!

Explore this unique New Year’s Eve tradition, probably the oldest continual tradition of European origin in Missouri. Called La Guignolée and pronounced gee-oh-nee, it’s a begging quest for small favors on New Year’s Eve.

We all wish you a warm and wonderful holiday season. During this time of joyous celebration, thankfulness, and reflection, we are grateful to you, for being a member of our Missouri Life family.