Joplin Journal Volume 11-10, Issue 1From the Editor's Desk:Only one Joplin Journal last month? So sorry. Life is busy and Saturday's are often busy with kids here during volleyball games, so I don't have time to write one of these things. But today I...

I'm going to keep this really short. I promise.You may be getting a flood of emails, and blog notifications about the Five Fall Favorites this week, but some of you may not be, so I wanted to remind you all that one of the most looked forward to blog...

Joplin Journal Volume 11-9, Issue 1From the Editor's Desk:Well, it's the middle of September and you are finally getting a Joplin Journal. Did you miss it before? Right now I'm sitting at my desk with the windows open and The Classical Station playin...

Good morning!The windows are open here right now and I'm enjoying the cooler temperatures. It's not cold by any means, but cooler is delightful after a hot and dry summer. I'm having a hard time believing it is September even though this is our 7th d...

Joplin Journal Volume 11-8, Issue 2From the Editor's Desk:Life does not slow down. What happened to those lazy days of summer? I haven't seen any around for years. Just when I think that things are heading toward a few slow days something comes up an...

Joplin Journal Volume 11-8, Issue 1From the Editor's Desk:It's still pretty dark right now. Rumbles of thunder roll in the distance. Some closer than others. There is a pause in the rain pattering on the roof and things grow quiet. It's been a lovely...

Happy August!How can the year be half over already? I'm dreaming of fall even if I don't want it yet. I just want cooler temperatures. These last few weeks have seen many triple digit temperatures. Ugh! I am not a summer person. Give me cooler weathe...

Joplin Journal Volume 11-7, Issue 2From the Editor's Desk:I thought of giving you a Joplin Journal in 60 seconds, but this might be a full 2 minutes, so stay with me if you can.Weather Report:Summer heat. Drought. Last night we got rain and a storm!...

Only after I sent out last month's newsletter did I realized I'd forgotten to change the subject line. Oh, dear. So I did that first this time. Summer is here. It's been in the 100s a few days, but thankfully we haven't had a steady dose of that heat...

Joplin Journal Volume 11-7, Issue 1From the Editor's Desk:Happy first of July! Happy Canada Day to those in Canada! I can't believe it's July! Where has the year been going? It would seem like May except for the HOT summer weather. But summer also me...