Afternoon kiln unloading, 1 of 2 left for Queen City Craft Show next weekend!

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The Square.

My boyfriend and I were lounging on the couch, just as we did every Saturday morning, reading title after title on Netflix; when Mike turns to me and says, “How about we scratch going to see ‘The Judge’ in Waynesville, and catch it down in Springfield? We can look up a Vietnamese spot that serves pho.”

Since the temperature had been dropping that weekend, a nice bowl of pho sounded awesome! About an hour later, we hit the road to Springfield. While on the road we managed to Google search a small spot there that served pho. Since we had already purchased our movie tickets through an app, we had a timeline.

We caught the movie just in time, and as soon as we stepped out of the theater in downtown Springfield, we couldn’t help but notice the nightlife beginning to fire up. We managed to find a cozy little bar called J.O.B. Public House with an awesome staff. We had a few of the local brews, and headed home for the evening, but not before walking through Park Central Square, which was gorgeous!

The Square’s lighting and ambience were just gorgeous! There was no way we were going to leave Springfield before I could catch a glimpse of the Square during daylight hours; hence the photo :)

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The Springfield Music Scene.

I was in town working on my record with my producer. I had finished my recording session for the day and thought I would check out the downtown area and ran across this show! I didn’t really know anyone there, so I decided to go have some fun by myself and see what the Springfield music scene was all about!

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The Honky Tonk Piano Happy Hour.

Since 1870 Lindberg’s has been a Springfield staple for good hangouts and good music. Being a musician myself, I have played the stage multiple times in the last 10 years. Whether it’s in my head or not I don’t know, but it seems like the sound bounces around differently in that room. It comes out colored differently like it’s passed through a filter of sorts… A filter of performances past perhaps.

When Lindberg’s removed the old pool table and dropped in a piano (almost as old as the building itself) Chad Graves had a great idea. Take that old honky tonk piano and make use of it! I came out to see the first installment of his Honky Tonk Piano Happy Hour with pianist David Pyck. Old music on an old instrument in an old room is magic. Top that off with another Springfield staple, Mother’s Imperial, and that my friends is a recipe for a great night.

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Behind-the-Scenes Magic.

We were in town visiting family and love visiting downtown Springfield whenever we get the chance. I had heard about how fabulous Askinosie chocolate was and was delighted to discover that the factory had a storefront that was open to the public. It was such a pleasant surprise to be able to see a bit of the behind-the-scenes magic on how all the chocolate is made. The fact that the boys were able to sample the chocolate was the cherry on top. What a lovely gem to have discovered in the heart of Springfield, MO!

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Look at his eyes. This hot dog is high as a fucking kite.

he smoked all the drugs to save us

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Cabin on Route 66 outside Rolla, MO [5184x3456][OS][OC]

Nothing like living up a holler. 

The Thread March 2018

Interviews with local activist Hannah Brashers and local musician Patrick Mureithi, opioid crisis discussion, events

— 12:47 AM

African American Rhoda Ray- Nursed Soldiers At The Battle Of Wilson’s Creek

During the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, on August 10, 1861, Rhoda and her children initially sought shelter in the cellar of the Ray house, then helped treat the wounded after the house was occupied as a Southern field hospital. 

Rhoda was freed in 1865 and moved to Springfield, Missouri, where she married John Jones in 1868; she took in laundry and her husband worked in a stone quarry. Rhoda Jones died in Springfield, Missouri, on November 4, 1897, and is buried in Hazelwood Cemetery.

Rhoda Ray was born a slave about 1824; she and her children were owned by John Ray. She was referred to as “Aunt Rhoda” by the Ray family, and she and the children worked on the Ray farm.

This undated post-Civil War photograph was taken at Prof. Walter Mitchell’s Fine Art Gallery, Springfield, Missouri, circa 1897. “Slave of G-Mother Ray” is written on the back.

Carte-de-Visite by Prof. Walter Mitchell’s Fine Art Gallery, Springfield, Mo.

Image Courtesy Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield; WICR 01755-MM

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Mystery Arch. Pavilion, Phelps Grove Park, Springfield Missouri, Sept. 2011. Warren Hedges.

There was a drive by shooting in my home town tonight.

Police are looking for a 2006 Chevy Silverado pickup truck. Driver is described as white with dark hair, and he was last seen headed toward Springfield. Keep an eye out if you’re on the road and in the area tonight, guys.

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REMINDER THAT ZACHARY BURKE OF BRANSON MISSOURI IS KNOWN FOR HARASSMENT OF SEVERAL PEOPLE IN THE AREA

If you know anyone in the Branson/Ozark/Springfield area, please pass this on to them so they know to avoid him. He has been threatening and insulting me and continues to make death threats to a close friend. Please, pass this around. Share it on Facebook. Text it to someone you know. It could save someone from an abusive relationship of any sort.

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