Editor's Letter June 2020

Welcome, June! I typically write in this space about how much I love summer. But although my love of summer hasn’t changed, how we will spend the summer of 2020 has changed. With so many of the typical events canceled for this year, summer will look a bit different, as did spring. And I know there are hard days and long days and good days and bright days ahead. My hope is that you find a few minutes each day to enjoy the summer.

We’ve put together a great summer bucket list for you and your family that can be done at home or out and about, in small groups or while socially distancing. Turn to pg. 50 and start the summer fun today!

Do you enjoy listening to podcasts? For a long time, I didn’t really “get” them (like I don’t really get Twitter, but that’s a story for a different day). But my husband loves them, and so after hearing him talk about them for a while, I finally started listening. Guess what? They are a lot of fun! Some of my current faves include Office Ladies, Mobituaries and Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet. These are geared more for adults, so be sure to listen to each alone first before with kids around, in case there’s any content that isn’t parent-approved. So many podcasts are out there and so many of them are family-friendly! Local mom Gina Klein has put together a great list of podcasts the entire family can enjoy together. Check it out on pg. 40.

Along with the arrival of summer, June also brings Father’s Day on the third Sunday. Olathe mom Sarah Lyons takes a look at what makes dads just a little bit different on pg. 20. Make plans to celebrate these special guys on their special day!

Happy summer, Kansas City!