Interviewing David Lammers

The last part of my interview with my dad, unfortunately my phone died halfway through so I lost the first half.

Grandma and Grandpa Kauffman Tell of Life in Rural Iowa and Suburban Missouri Through the Years

The date is November 26, 2016, and Lexi Kayser and her grandparents sit down for an interview in Troy, Missouri. Sandra Kauffman and her husband, Tom, told stories of their lives growing up. Tom lived on a farm while Sandy...

Moms heritage

In talking to my mom it became very evident that parts of your past can shape who you become in ways you couldn’t possibly predict.

Memories with my grandparents

Memories with my grandma and my grandpa joins in adding a little rant

Betsy Staak, Teacher Extraordinare

A high school English teacher reflects upon her career and what’s changed during the pandemic.