5 Things We Love Right Now

Pumpkin Treats

Confession: I don’t love fall. Mostly because it brings school (boo!) and is followed by winter (BOO!). But I do love all things pumpkin. Two of my faves are pumpkin ravioli at Jasper’s (YUM!) and a pumpkin flavored coffee from Starbucks—but not your typical pumpkin spice latte. Here’s how to make it better: Order a flat white and add two (or the number of your choosing) pumps of pumpkin syrup. You’re welcome!

The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Over the summer I visited the Pearl Harbor Memorial, and years back when traveling Europe, I toured the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. I feel fortunate to have had those experiences to help me learn about WWII. In addition, I’ve done a lot of reading on the subject. I recently read The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris and I recommend it as a good way to learn more from the perspective of the man who gave the prisoners at Auschwitz their number tattoos. A powerful story.

Passports

My sister was recently in the market for passports for her family and was bemoaning the time needed to accomplish the task. I mentioned the fact that one can make an appointment at the post office in order to get a passport and boom! She scheduled the appointment, filled out paperwork prior to arrival and, just like that, what had been a daunting task turned into an easier one (still not how you want to spend a day off, but better). Check out USA.gov/passport for details.

Catch a Show

To know me is to know I love to attend live shows, more specifically, concerts and music acts and festivals. We are fortunate to have a lot of great venues in KC—indoors and out—that bring in a wide variety of performers. If you haven’t caught a show at the Carlsen Center at JCCC, you are missing out. Last year my hubby and I saw Don Felder (of the Eagles) perform and so enjoyed hearing Eagles hits in an intimate setting. The Ok-Go show was such a blast. Check out the full lineup at JCCC.edu/theseries.

Small Sweets    

Ok, if I’m being honest, I don’t love these right now. I love these ALL of the time. After a meal I want just a bite of something sweet, and one piece of Dove dark chocolate fits the bill. Alright, if I must be honest again, I prefer two instead of one. But you get the point. If you, like I, crave just a touch of something sweet after a meal, grab a Dove chocolate. They come in lots of different iterations so you’re sure to find one that you love!