Health + Wellness

Movement is Medicine

Movement is medicine. But what happens when the pain makes movement unbearable? Article by Katie Elizabeth | Photography by Danny Zofness, DTK Studios As the founder of Strong By Intention, I know that mindful movement is a foundational pillar of health and wellness. I spoke to Dr. Jim Hankinson, a chiropractor with 25 years of experience at Back to Wellness in Kirkwood, about why men are notorious for delaying treatment until pain symptoms become unbearable and movement is practically...

Entertainment

Real Six String

Father-Son Duo Shreds Convention, Amplifies Custom Guitar Legacy. Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Eddie's Guitars Eddie’s Guitars in Maplewood isn’t just a showroom for rare and custom guitars—it’s the product of decades of dedication and a close bond between Kirkwood resident Nathan Putney and his father, Eddie. Ed Putney began his career in music retail at Tower Grove Music, where he worked his way up to become a partner. In 1971, after years of dedication, he earned the...

Life + Culture

Talk Of The Neighborhood

Article by Andrea Maddock | Photography by Provided What was your first car and your first concert?  Chris Maddock, Glendale My first car was a 1975 Ford Maverick. The car was my grandmother's. It was forest green with pea green interior. And, no matter how hard I hit the gas pedal, it would only accelerate as fast as my grandma would drive...which was not fast. My first concert was Aerosmith. Brian Edison, Glendale My first car was an '82 Buick Century. My first concert was REO...

Life + Culture

From Fence Talks to Forever

How one friendly conversation across a fence changed everything for Quin McIntosh. Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Quin cIntosh "We just get along like bees and honey," said Quin McIntosh, smiling as he talked about meeting Kirkwood resident Whitney Stream for the first time. "It's a rom-com, but it's in real life." Before meeting Whitney, Quin worked in construction and performed as a musician and a comedian. “Sometimes life was tough when I was younger,” Quin said. He doesn't...