Leawood February 2016

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A delicious taste of Leawood.

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Lisa Harrison | Lisa@LifestylePubs.com assistant editor

s it my imagination, or do we have an exceptional number of amazing restaurants within the boundaries of (or across the street from) our wonderful city of Leawood?

I offer as proof the fact that two Harrison family favorites recently opened (or are getting ready to open any day now…) at Camelot Court. Since this 119th Street shopping center is one I frequent often, and my youngest prince happens to work part-time at a casual café at this food-filled corner, this may be why my mind is focused on the construction of new eateries and “Coming Soon” signs. (Speaking of Camelot Court, how excited are we about the newer and improved Hen House that is underway?)

When our family travels to Camp Scottsdale, the affectionate name we’ve given my sister and brother-in-law’s home in sunny Arizona, no visit is compete without a couple of large, thin-crust pepperoni pizzas from Grimaldi’s. And NOW WE HAVE OUR OWN! (Forgive the shouty caps, but this is really terrific news for this pizza-loving, Chicago-born editor.) I’ll be visiting Prairie Fire on a more regular basis thanks to this addition and I encourage you all to stop right now and join their online birthday club.

A free large birthday pizza is a very generous gift. Thank you in advance, Mr. and Mrs. Grimaldi. I’ll be enjoying my crispy, crusted birthday treat during the first week of June.

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BVN Marching Mustangs Take on London

Members of the Blue Valley North marching band were guests of the city of London and relished the opportunity to play in their New Year’s Day parade and perform in Trafalgar Square. PHOTOGRAPHY ELIZABETH HANSON AND CAROLYN BARUCH

Three drum majors Ty Herdtner, Madison Hines & Tyler Kodanaz Mehree Usman, Margaret Hubble & Will Hanson and the BVN dance team leading off lead the band in the parade Bethany Bates at Buckingham Palace the band in the parade

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

FOOD EQUALITY INITIATIVE LEADS THE WAY

YOUR CHILD'S PARTY NEEDS ROSE Parties by Rose is now available for birthday parties and other special events in the Kansas City area. Rose brings lovable characters from familiar stories straight to your event, with elaborate shows, music, and magical interactions with children. From Elsa and Anna from Frozen, to your favorite superheroes, you will not be disappointed. Her most famous character is Laguna, the mermaid who will entertain and swim with guests, tell stories, play games and act as magical ambiance. Kids love it!

Rose has a lifelong background in theater, from acting and sing-

Food Equality Initiative, Inc. (FEI) is the nation’s leading non-profit

ing to dancing, stage design, costume design, makeup and hair and

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these foods.

The organization is best known for opening the ReNewed Health food pantry. It is the only pantry in the nation that offers allergy friendly and gluten free food to those who struggle with food insecurity and celiac disease or food allergies. Without consistent access to these foods, many people and families struggle with malnutrition on top of their diagnoses.

Advocating for inclusion of allergy friendly and gluten free foods in the WIC (Women, Infant and Children) program, the non-profit is working with the National WIC Association to realize how that can be accomplished. The WIC program was designed to help those who are most nutritionally vulnerable, low income children who are under age 5. However, a child with multiple food allergies, misses out on many of the foods offered in the program, creating a huge nutritional gap for that child.

A medical advisory board consisting of doctors and other medical practitioners from Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas University Medical Center and more, guide the organization in their efforts.

AREA DOCTORS SUPPORT OPERATION WALK USA Several of Kansas City Bone and Joint Clinic physicians and staff recently donated their time and resources to provide total joint replacements at no charge to pa-

Drs. Jeff Salin, Tom Samuelson, Gerald McNamara & Robert Bruce.

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NOW OPEN IN LEAWOOD: THREE DOG BAKERY

tients in need. The project

Three Dog Bakery is the newest member of the Camelot Court

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retail community, (119th & Roe) located on the south side of the shop-

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ping center next to the Animal Clinic.

for the third year at Meno-

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Each bakery also carries a selection of premium, natural dog food as

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well as toys, collars and accessories that are made in the USA.

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They’re not just another pet store. They’re the world’s first bakery

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for dogs. The new Leawood location joins Three Dog Bakery’s flag-

patients the opportunity

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SUNFLOWER BANK OPENS IN LEAWOOD AND OVERLAND PARK Sunflower Bank has opened two banking branches in Johnson County, located one block east of Nall on 151st in Leawood and one

was the inspiration for the book and the film Black Hawk Down. Stephen Hooley, CEO, DST Systems, serves as the Patron Luncheon Chairman. To learn more about the luncheon, contact Kristan Townley at Kristan.Townley@Scouting.org.

block west of Metcalf on 135th in Overland Park. “'Bringing out the best in the lives we touch… Creating Possibility' is our mission and our passion,” says Mollie Hale Carter, CEO of Sunflower Bank. “With our personal banking foundation and strong capital base, our people are able to get to know our customers and make a difference for them with a full range of personal and commercial services. We are proud of our local roots and the team serving Johnson County.”

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TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS RELOCATES TO LEAWOOD Overland Chauffeured Services has relocated to 2017 W. 104th Street in Leawood.

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HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL'S PATRON LUNCHEON Friends and supporters of the Heart of America Scout Council are invited to the annual Patron Luncheon on Thursday, March 3, at the Kansas City Marriott Muehlebach Hotel. The Patron Luncheon is a fundraising initiative and integral part of the Heart of America Council’s "Investment in Character" campaign that raises the much needed funds to support quality youth developmental programs that teach leadership skills and values. This investment in Scouting ensures that more than 33,000 youth in the 19 counties served by the Heart of America Council will receive a life-changing program.

Award-winning teacher Stefanie Hagemann (middle)

POWER THE TOWER An effort is underway to put lighting back on the KCTV tower located at 31st Street and Grand and to reestablish it as a notable Kansas

The featured speaker for the event is U.S. Army master pilot and

City landmark. Since it debuted as the tallest free standing tower in

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the world in 1955, it has served as the centerpiece of our skyline, yet many feel it is under-appreciated as an icon.

The new lighting would include 5400 LED bulbs. A group is seeking to raise $100,000 to complete the project and fund raising efforts are underway. Read more at TheTowerkKC.com.​ Katy Colloton

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ou could say Krista and Scott Klaus love living in Leawood. When they first lived here, from

2001 to 2007, they realized it was a special community. But a threeyear stint in Florida gave them a new appreciation for this town.

Moving back to the area in 2010, there was no question Leawood was the only place for them.

“We’ve lived in two homes in Leawood and each time neighbors greeted us with cakes, platters of cookies and welcome cards,” says Krista. “It was a stark contrast between the more transient Florida and the Midwestern neighborly care and concern. It brought me to tears. This is what we were missing in our lives in Florida.”

Long time news anchor Krista Klaus grew up in south Kansas City, so swimming with friends at Leawood South Country Club, going to

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movies at Ranch Mart and biking Tomahawk Creek trails were all part of her childhood and teen years.

A career in journalism took her away from the area. After attending KU and Northwestern University, she got her first job at 6 News in Lawrence where future husband, Scott, who had also attended KU, was her co-anchor. Both later took jobs in South Bend, Indiana. Scott had grown up moving every few years for his dad’s job, but Krista was homesick. They returned to Kansas City and eventually settled in Leawood in 2001. About this time, Scott decided to leave broadcast news and entered the medical sales and marketing field. Krista continued as on-air talent until 2005.

With a growing family, the oldest children attended Leawood Elementary and the school lived up to Blue Valley’s world-class reputation, making it hard to move. When the Klaus family returned from Florida, proximity to LES was a driving factor in finding a house.

“When we were house hunting, Scott joked about how I had to be in the Leawood Elementary attendance zone,” Krista explains. “But I stuck to my guns in spite of his ribbing. Today, we are still in the same house across from the school and I wouldn’t change a thing.”

The Klaus family consists of four children and a newly acquired Bichon puppy named Daisy. Mackenzie, 18, is a freshman at K-State majoring in fine arts; Spencer, 15, is a freshman at Blue Valley North, an honor student and football player; Alexander (AK), 12, is a 6th grader at Leawood Middle and plays multiple sports; Georgia (Gigi), 9, is a 4th grader at Leawood Elementary and plays sports and dances.

Today Krista is business editor for 98.1 FM KMBZ and owner of Krista Klaus Consulting, a media consulting firm focused primarily on the development and tech industries. Scott is regional sales manager for DivvyHQ, a start-up software company that offers a platform for content marketing companies.

Krista likes to describe her family as perfectly imperfect.

“Our family is passionate and loud. We don’t try to ‘keep it real’ because it IS real. Every day. With six people running in six directions, the hot water runs out, someone always seems to be running late and the car needs gas!

“It’s hard to keep up with the image of perfection displayed on Facebook,” Krista says. “We’re messy, but in a good way. We laugh a lot. We sometimes fight and we hold each other accountable. But, in spite of the bumps, we love each other and take care of each other.”

Through it all, the Klaus family is grateful to call Leawood “home.”

“We love the friends we’ve met through school, youth sports, church and our careers. There are so many wonderful people in Leawood, and being a part of this community has been a true blessing to our family.”

Five Things About the Klaus Family Favorite Restaurants: for date night, it’s North, Bristol or Rye. For fast casual, it’s Smashburger, Freebirds, Unforked and Spin School Spirit: Krista and Scott are graduates of KU; they have a daughter at K-State and a child each in Leawood Elementary, Leawood Middle and Blue Valley North Activities: Riding bikes, shooting hoops, hiking, taking in a movie or concert and cooking out with friends Community Involvement: Church of the Resurrection, Girls on the Run, Newhouse Shelter, The Alzheimer’s Association, coaching youth volleyball and Blue Valley North forensics and football Favorite Family Games: You Don’t Say, Scrabble and Charades February 2016 | Leawood Lifestyle

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NOT EVENisONE Okay LOCAL STUDENTS CREATE INSPIRATIONAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LISA GARTLAND

“It’s simple, bold and powerful. It not only encourages kids who are struggling to reach out for help, but it also empowers their friends to directly ask a tough question:

The Suicide Awareness Team who created the Not Even One video (l to r) Elizabeth Roth, Abbie Gartland, Jared Flood, Kayla Cline, Maria Scanlan, Kena Flood, Kate Schartz

‘Are you going to kill yourself?’”

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ast spring, Sherrie Balmer thought she had a great idea. Marillac, a psychiatric residential treatment facility in Overland Park, received a $2,000 grant from The Kansas Suicide Prevention Center to develop a program to reach young people. The concept was to promote awareness about suicide, to provide support for people struggling with suicidal thoughts and tools for those whose friends have thoughts of suicide.

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As the director of communications and marketing for Marillac, Balmer planned to use the grant money to create a video, and she wanted to confirm that her perception for the message was relevant to teenagers.

She approached the already established Suicide Awareness group at Saint Thomas Aquinas in Overland Park, and spoke to students. While Balmer’s vision was the start, the students soon schooled her on relating

the message to teens. Balmer admits with a laugh, “They had a much better idea!”

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who are struggling to reach out for help, but it also empowers their friends to directly ask a tough question: 'Are you going to kill yourself ?'"

There is an argument that mentioning suicide to someone who is having mental health difficulties may plant the idea. Evidence is clear that this is not the case, and young people confide in their peers before they would ever consider turning to an adult. Part of the lesson is to educate teens on warning signs and to arm them with strategies to discern a next course of action. They learn

that any mention of self harm should be taken seriously, even if it's followed with, “Just kidding.” If kids are in tune to potential red flags, they are more likely to take action. They may talk to a school counselor, alert a parent of the person in distress or their own parents for guidance, or contact a mental health facility.

In Kansas, anyone over 14 can contact a mental health facility directly and self-admit. Marillac’s 32-bed residential facility treats ages 12-18. Lengths of stay vary and are unique to each patient, usually 30-45 days. There is also a 52-bed hospital on

Stigma surrounding mental illness is slowly eroding.

The #NotEvenOne campaign hopes to overcome that remaining stigma, because even one life lost is one too many.

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Abbie Gartland and Elizabeth Roth were surprised to receive a check from Marillac to further the suicide awareness program at their school.

the campus for patients aged 4-18. Upon arrival, patients are admitted and risk level is assessed. Patients are treated by nurses, therapists, psychologists, and family visits and treatment plans are quickly established.

Marillac has formed partnerships throughout Kansas City.

Students from Olathe South developed an “I Choose to Live” pledge campaign prior to their partnership with Marillac. Shawnee Mission South is currently working on a project to support the #NotEvenOne initiative. Balmer reached out to Mix 93.3, who along with several other radio stations ran ads last summer.

Fox 4 News has supported the program as well, interviewing the students who created the video and contributing their own station video on the subject. In August, the Kansas City T-Bones debuted the students’ video on the stadium’s jumbo screen.

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#NotEvenOne on the jumbo screen at the T-Bones Game in August

Balmer says this campaign is designed to grow and to be far reaching. New facets emerge constantly. In partnership with the Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition, using the same script that the high school students wrote, a video targeting the adult population was created. Balmer wants to reach as many people and schools as possible, starting in our own backyard. The hope is to see it grow and spread into other communities.

Since the tech savvy students created the video themselves, cost was minimal. Some grant funds were used for Suicide Awareness materials, but $1,000 of the grant was re-gifted from Marillac to Aquinas for future suicide awareness program activities.

Stigma surrounding mental illness is slowly eroding. The #NotEvenOne campaign hopes to overcome that remaining stigma, because even one life lost is one too many.

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Seeing

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Our Way

Impressive food, art and architecture at every stop on this two-week adventure!

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY VICKY MAYER

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hen my husband and I traveled to Italy several years ago for two weeks, we did it the easy way and booked a tour with a luxury operator. It was a great choice and we had a terrific tour guide. To see Spain, though, we decided to go a different route.

We did it ourselves—from planning the itinerary to booking the air, hotels and tours. It was a big job, but it was well worth it!

Planning when to go was easy—May is ideal! Crowds are moderate, hotel availability and prices are good, and when booked months in advance, there are even some great air fares. Best of all, Spain’s May temperatures average between the high 60s to low 70s.

Deciding where to travel was tougher. Madrid and Barcelona are must-see cities. The more I researched, the more cities were added to my list—Toledo, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Valencia, Alicante, Bilbao and San Sebastián. Even in 19 days, that’s a lot of territory to cover.

After visiting with friends who had traveled to or lived in Spain, I consulted my team of experts at Frommer’s, Fodor’s and Trip Advisor. The itinerary was set. The next hurdle was figuring out how to get to all these places without renting a car. Thanks to Renfe, the great train system in Spain, a cheap flight on Vueling, and my husband’s top-notch navigation skills, our trip was routed.

Our journey began in Madrid, with a stay at the Petit Palace at Plaza Mayor (en.PetitPalaceMayorPlaza.com). The hotel is locat-

ed right by the train station, near many major sites, and across from the Mercado Sao Miquel, a terrific place to sample tapas (small bites) ranging from cheese and olives to pastries, and some great sangria! To get a feel for the city, we went on a 3-hour bike tour (BravoBike.com). The rest of the afternoon, we spent at Madrid’s most famous museums—the Prado (featuring the works of El Greco and the great masters) and the Reina Sofia, a museum of modern and contemporary art, where visitors can view Picasso’s famed “Guernica.”

From Madrid, we took our first train ride for a day trip in Toledo.

Toledo is known as the city of three cultures—Christians, Arabs and Jews. In Toledo, there are an array of artistic and cultural artifacts— from the paintings of El Greco to beautifully preserved churches, mosques and synagogues. Be prepared for the hills in Toledo!

Next, we traveled by train to Seville, Kansas City’s sister city and the birthplace of Flamenco dancing. Among other things, Seville is known for its breathtaking cathedral; the Giralda bell tower (which we climbed all 34 floors to reach the top); and its alcazar (great palace).

In many cities, we took advantage of the wonderful “free” tours, given in English, by well-schooled guides. Tours may be free, but living in Spain isn’t. It’s customary to tip guides enthusiastically if they’ve given you a great tour. Seville is one of the few cities where we scheduled tours with a fee. But, the tours (SevillaWalkingTours.com) of the CONTINUED >

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Following Seville, we headed to Cordoba, known for its Moorish architecture and Jewish Quarter, where Maimonides, a 12th century scholar, philosopher and physician, was born. Following our walking tour, we took the recommendation of our tour guide and dined on rabo de toro (bull’s tail). It tastes a lot like short ribs.

From Cordoba to Granada, it’s a 3.75-hour train ride. A super-speedy and more expensive train can get you there in a little over 2 hours, but the times are limited. Granada is best known for its Alhambra, a grandiose palace with luscious, ornate gardens. Word to the wise—book your tickets well in advance (Ticketmaster.es). If you don’t, there’ll be long lines to get in or no ticket availability on the day you want to tour.

Unfortunately, there’s no rail service from Granada to Alicante. The only public transportation is by bus (Alsa.es). Alicante is a beautiful waterfront city situated on the Costa Blanca (White Coast). Along the waterfront, you’ll see the Explana de España, a Caprese salad promenade covered with more than six million tiles in a tri-color wave pattern. Here, we stayed in one of my favorite hotels, the lovely Hospes Amerigo (Hospes.com). While in Alicante, be sure to venture up to the Castle of Santa Barbara, perched high upon a hill, for a wonderful view of the city.

Valencia seemed like a great halfway stop between Alicante and Barcelona. Valencia is known as “The Orchard of Spain,” because so many oranges are grown there. It’s also where paella, a saffron rice dish, usually mixed with rabbit, chicken or seafood, was created. Since I adore tours, I contacted Lladró, in advance, to book a tour of its factory. There, the family-run company has produced elaborate porcelain figurines since the 1950s. For dinner, we of course had paella and it was delicious!

It’s easy to fall in love with Barcelona. For a super cool place to stay, try The Mirror Barcelona (TheMirrorBarcelona.com/en). It’s sleek, super modern, all white and looks like it was designed by George Jetson. More notably, Barcelona showcases the work of Antoni Gaudí, whose designs melded architecture and building technology together in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Sagrada Familia, his most noted design, is a magnificent cathedral. After 130 plus years, the cathedral is still unfinished! Don’t miss a Sagrada Familia trip to Gaudí’s Parque Güell, which he originally designed as luxury residences. Barcelona in Barcelona is also a great place to explore the work of Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró; museums there showcase each artist’s works.

Our last stops were Bilboa and San Sebastián. It’s a long way by train from Barcelona to Bilboa in Northern Spain. But, I just had to see Frank Gehry’s masterpiece—The Guggenheim. For this leg of the trip, we flew on Vueling, a low cost airline, from Barcelona to Bilboa. The Guggenheim is a magnificent museum. In fact, I was much more awed of this sweeping, silver structure than by the exhibits inside.

From Bilboa, we traveled to our last locale—San Sebastián, overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. San Sebastián is the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. It’s also where you can sample pintxos, small Basque delicacies, ranging from prawns, cheeses and olives, to lots and lots of jamón (ham).

Clearly, Spain won’t disappoint as a vacation destination!

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Don’t be fooled by the name. They aren’t all about weddings.

Whether you’re shopping for prom or a sorority formal, for a walk down the aisle or your bridesmaids, for the mother of the bride or the groom, this is your one-stop dress destination. Oh, and they haven’t forgotten the men! Another element of their full-service offerings includes tuxedo rentals for gentlemen of all ages and stages.

Our focus on this sunny Saturday outing was to see what is popular in prom attire. Our models enjoyed trying on dress after dress as several moms looked around the shop and were amazed by the approachable prices on all of the dresses.

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We enjoyed sharing several savory and dessert crepes and foldover flatbreads on a recent visit. The No Meat Please ($6.48) includes sun-dried tomatoes with spinach, mushrooms and feta drizzled with a delicious pesto sauce. Flavor ruled with regard to the Currylicious foldover ($5.98) which includes red curry with chicken, cheese, fried onions and lettuce.

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Open House

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hen Meggan Newland and Jon Henry moved into their home in Old Leawood, they faced a unique challenge in a narrow room— with quite a storied history.

“The room was originally the office of the late scholar Rabbi Morris Margolies,” Newland recalls. “It was wall-to-wall books; a vast private collection of texts in eight different languages; the collection was renowned in his family and congregation. His daughter, Malka, wrote a great article about the library and the hidden gems there, such as a dinner pamphlet from an event with President Truman. Malka has moved to New York, but we’ve kept in touch.”

When a member of Margolies’ congregation redid the house, he converted the office into a guest room, removing all the bookshelves and adding a few windows.

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“I appreciated the windows but wanted to be true to the spirit of the home,” Newland continues.

“Wanting my own space, and also inspired by Malka’s stories of her father, I hoped to retain some of the spirit of the home and rebuild an office.”

So Meggan and Jon turned to Amy Thurston, who is both a neighbor and the owner of a home styling and design business. Thurston specializes in imbuing a room with purpose, utilizing owners’ distinctive tastes and much-loved objects.

“The biggest challenge was the shape of the room,” says Thurston. “It’s both long and narrow, so I created an office and bedroom with a sitting room in between, to divide the space. Placing plants on the bench helped insulate the bed from the rest of the office. I love the contrast of the modern décor amidst the rich history of the room.”

Yet it’s the wall of family art that remains Meggan’s favorite focal point. “My mom did a watercolor of bottles in high school, as did I, and they’re both there. There’s a picture my grandmother painted, portraits by my husband’s great grandmother, and a number of sketches from different phases of my life. And there’s an original Associated Press photograph from a 1958 football game: Army verses my alma mater, Notre Dame.”

A close second favorite point is the lighting—both natural and MILK illuminated.

The room now serves as Meggan’s serene escape. “I read, drink good red wine, and am generally left to my own peace. My reading is mostly of the digital realm, but the art on the walls and pictures of my kids hopefully give it the warmth and comfort it once had.

If I’m lucky, the walls will impart upon us some of Rabbi Morris’ wisdom. Plus, I step outside the door to my vegetable garden. It couldn’t be better.”

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This room leads to the client’s garden where she goes to zen out. The plants create a natural barrier to insulate the bed from the rest of the room. The molded plastic bench was found at Mission Mall Antiques.

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Lifestyle Calendar

February FEBRUARY 6

FEBRUARY 21

THE ADVENTURES OF DON QUIXOTE

2015 EAGLE CLASS RECEPTION

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Bach Aria Soloists is gearing up to present The Adventures of

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bins. Scenes from Cervante's "greatest novel in the history of

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mankind" are brought to life by colorful songs from Flores de

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FEBRUARY 12 - 14 AMY GRANT WITH THE KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY KAUFFMAN CENTER Amy Grant has always found a way to share her life through her music, and in the process has become not only the best-selling inspirational artist of all time but also one of the most celebrated artists in pop music. Her songs continue to be part of the fabric of life for long-time listeners and brand new fans.

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FEBRUARY 27 KANSAS CITY GARDEN SYMPOSIUM NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART This every-other-year event features nationally known speakers and is presented by Gardeners Connect, the largest garden club in the Metro. An optional workshop and dinner on Feb. 26 precedes the symposium. Speakers include plant explorer Dan Hinkley, garden artist Lucy Hardiman, Kansas native Troy Marden and garden designer Jan Johnsen. GardenSymposium.org

FEBRUARY 27 & 28 ARTI GRAS ART SHOW LEAWOOD This two-day juried art show will take place on the lower level of Leawood City Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The event is co-sponsored by the Arts Council and the Leawood Foundation. For details, visit Leawood.org.

FEBRUARY 27 KC BREW FEST UNION STATION Brings together dozens of craft and international breweries, as well as KC's best local breweries. Features 40 breweries, 100 beers, music and food. General admission $35; VIP admission $45. Admission includes beer. Food is sold separately. All attendees must be 21 and over.

FEBRUARY 27 MID WINTER BLUES FUNDRAISER OLATHE Come and go as your schedule allows at this 11th annual free fundraising event for foster kids in Kansas. There will be a silent auction, free drinks, dinner and dancing, face painting, cotton candy and more. All donations go to Kvc.org

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"ONCE UPON A MATTRESS" AUDTIONS LEAWOOD Auditions for this classic Broadway musical will take place over a two-day period at lower level of the Leawood City Hall. The show will be presented by the Leawood Stage Company from July 14-23 at Ironwoods Park. Visit LeawoodStageCo.org for audition details.

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Parting Thoughts

Food Ruts

Can Happen Anywhere WORDS DENISE SNODELL

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magine an early evening in the 1970s, somewhere in Provence, France. The late Julia Child is at her vacation home, taking inventory in her kitchen. Fresh, hand-picked ingredients, ever so abundant in the local markets, are heaped on her counters. Culinary confidence emanates from her heart and mind, straight to her fingertips.

Alas, it’s close to dinner time. But Julia looks out the window and gazes at the rolling lavender fields. She sighs. This is not just any sigh, but the curious exhale of a person who, at the moment, has just about had it. It’s that familiar epiphany when one recognizes a food rut has boiled over. Boeuf Bourguignon again!

Clearly, I made up the above scenario. But I can only guess this kind of thing happened to Julia--yes Julia--an icon of the epicurean world. She was, after all, human.

For those of us who are lesser kitchen mortals, we accept our homegrown kitchen ruts. We even relish our Tuna Melt Tuesdays, or our endless pasta-thons. These are the dishes we can prepare at home, reflexively, with little brain power. We forgive ourselves, because... life.

But now I’m in the throes of a personal food rut I can’t completely excuse: it’s an eating out one. A kind that, perhaps, should never happen.

My husband and I discovered a casual “indie” restaurant that suits us like no other. This eatery, in my opinion, matches Julia’s ingredient standards. Every offering is locally sourced, slightly offbeat and just plain delicious. The décor is what I would call industrial-yet-warm. Functional-yet-cool. Seating choices are either cozy or center-stage, but always coveted. It doesn’t matter where we sit, though. We go there for the food. We’d happily perch ourselves on a nearby street curb to indulge.

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I have dubbed this restaurant The Place. We frequent it way too much. I realize many couples have go-to dining spots, but that’s not really the rut part of the equation. The repetitive ingredient is me: I choose the same menu item every time. Every single time.

My eat-and-repeat dish is a fried avocado taco smothered in watercress and other stuff I have yet to identify. The fried aspect might not sound gourmet, but oh man. Generous green chunks of nature’s superfood are coated with a thin layer of breaded heaven, and then gently dunked into simmering liquid gold for just the right amount of time.

I will not budge from this selection. Nope. I’ll never try another thing at The Place because one time I did. The veered-off dinner was tasty and great, but it was avocado-less. Not a spec of watercress passed my lips. So much regret to swallow. Never again.

Some friends tell me they, too, default to the same menu items at their own favorite dining spots. Like me, they glaze over when food servers recite the chef ’s specials or catches of the day. We become laser focused on That One Dish.

I don’t know what this eating out inflexibility thing means. Are we creatures of habit? Stubborn? Unadventurous?

Then again, if something is delicious and makes you happy, then why not indulge with fixation? As our old friend Julia Child used to say, “Bon appetit!”

Hmm. Talk about ruts. She uttered that phrase a lot. Like, all the time. So there.

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