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Threads of Love
A Story of Fashion, Family and Faith Article by Kelsey Huber | Photography by Lindsey Wagers/Wagers Photography Moms and daughters share a special bond and sometimes that bond is so strong and shines so brightly that onlookers can’t help but notice. Such is the case with Monica Rivera-Martinez and her two daughters, Jessica and Christina. “My mom was a single mom. Many nights she worked the second or third shift to make ends meet,” said Jessica, the eldest daughter. “We all had to pitch in to...
April 2024
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Dear Younger Me
A Local Entrepreneur’s Letter to Her Younger Self Article by Amanda Knowland | Photography by Kristol Kumar Photography Dear Younger April, As I sit down to write this letter to you, a flood of memories and experiences rushes through my mind, each shaping the person you will become. If only I could reach back through time and whisper words of wisdom and encouragement into your eager, uncertain ears. There is so much I want to share with you. First and foremost, I want to tell you to embrace...
April 2024
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Uncovering Beauty, Dreams, and the Scent of Success
The Somerset Lavender Story Article by Amanda Knowland | Photography by Lindsey Wagers/Wagers Photography At the west edge of rural Topeka lies a hidden gem known as Somerset Lavender. In the summer, you can find rows of the beautiful lavender plants, with their signature purple flowers, nestled within the nearly 10 acres of land owned by Joe and Teryl Studebaker. Despite the serene picture, the journey to establish this farm has been a test of faith, patience, and perseverance. The couple’s...
April 2024
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Nurturing Bonds
The Healing Relationship Between Patient and Doctor Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Lindsey Wagers/Wagers Photography When wife and mother Jessica Morton-Williams first felt a lump in her armpit in October 2022, she decided to also check her breasts and discovered a tiny bump. She wasn’t too concerned because earlier in the year she had had a mammogram, and nothing showed. Plus, she was only 42, and cancer didn’t run in her family. To be on the safe side, she saw her doctor. After...
April 2024
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Brian Rodehorst
Mission: To celebrate the good and positive in Topeka, KS with a beautiful coffee table worthy publication.
Inspiriation: "Topeka Pen and Camera Sketches" by Miss Mary E. Jackson. She says it best in her book from 1890, "I have endeavored, in placing this book before the public, to give to strangers some knowledge of our 'Golden City', and to present something of interest to our own citizens as well."
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