September's Poetry Spotlight

Mindy McVay

Published on: 01/09/2026

September's Poetry Spotlight is Slam Poetry Winner Whitney L. Decker's poem "Because Her"

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Your Writing Has Value (Even if You Can't Stand the Sight of It)

Becky Brown

Published on: 01/09/2026

No writing you do is wasted. Everything you write informs and enriches future projects. Yes, even if you currently hate the writing and every word in it.

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Back to School Chalk Walks and Teasing Teddy Talks

Liam DeLanie

Published on: 01/09/2026

Jr News Reporter Liam DeLanie, reports his first article in our monthly blog and newsletter. His excitement for heading back to school & teasing our jr readers about the awesome new "Teddy Talks" soon to launch on our Youtube channel is contagious!

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Fun at the HOFF, one last time

Mindy McVay

Published on: 01/09/2026

Another amazing month at Hometown Olathe Family Farm. Welcoming Slam Poetry Winner Jennifer Winter and unknowingly goodbye to the HOFF, who will be permanently closed beginning in September. We will truly miss the staff and the owners of the HOFF.

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