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Gotta get through class.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blog31.jpgblog3How I felt by the end of class.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blog21.jpgblog2https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blog11.jpgBlog1Look how focused and color-coordinated they are!2015-01-13T20:06:15+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2015/01/06/how-pilates-crushed-my-ego-and-my-entire-body/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blog7.jpgblog7https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blog7.gifblog7If Gerard Butler helped teach, we MIGHT have stayed.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blog6.jpgblog6Meanwhile, I think the rest of the class looks like this.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blog5.jpgblog5I think I can, I think I can...https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blog4.jpgblog4"It's easy! Just balance on the swan with one foot on the ground, and unless you have gluteal amnesia, the rest will come naturally!"https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blog3.jpgblog3https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blog2.jpgblog2https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blog1.jpgblog12015-01-07T19:15:54+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/12/24/santa-was-the-creep-who-stole-my-hat/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc01004.jpgDSC01004https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/hat.jpghathttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc01126.jpgDSC01126https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc01039.jpgDSC01039https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc01024.jpgDSC01024This is from my last week in Emporia. I will miss wreaths on lampposts.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc01046.jpgDSC010462014-12-28T23:49:56+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/12/10/goodbye-emporia/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/noteboook.jpgnoteboookI filled all these notebooks with good stuff. Plus three others.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/startinv-over2-e1418264697440.jpgstartinv over2https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/starting-over5.jpgstarting over5https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/starting-over4.jpgstarting over4Ready for my next road trip.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/starting-over3.jpgstarting over3I'm going to miss watching reporters like Jessie hide from the public.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/starting-over.jpgstarting overhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-10-at-8-14-43-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-10 at 8.14.43 PM2014-12-19T06:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/12/01/the-flint-hills-are-alive-with-elton-john/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-01-at-8-42-21-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-01 at 8.42.21 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20140614_195926.jpg20140614_195926The Symphony in the Flint Hills was at Rosalia Ranch this June. I'm a big fan.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20140702_202248.jpg20140702_202248Bill helped me write a Gazette story while we were on vacation in New Orleans. What a good brother!https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20140614_195242.jpg20140614_195242At Rosalia Ranch during the Symphony in the Flint Hills. I believe this is Kaitlin Whelan and Jen Bookhout.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/blog1.jpg2Trailer, NarniaMintra and me looking tough to promote our many successful films. 2006?2014-12-19T05:54:47+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/12/18/how-i-cook-for-one-and-eat-for-five/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/leslie-knope-eating-a-waffle.jpgLeslie-Knope-eating-a-wafflehttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/blog5.gifblog5https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/blog4.jpgSEP020660Too far?https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/blog2.jpgblog2Omnomnomhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20141216_192046.jpg20141216_192046If it's in print, it must be true!https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20141216_114937.jpg20141216_114937My single-serving life is just 270 calories per meal!https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/blog1.gifblog1HEAR ME ROAR!2014-12-18T18:46:17+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/12/08/the-perks-of-living-alone/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-08-at-2-28-43-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-08 at 2.28.43 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-08-at-2-26-19-pm-e1418070466566.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-08 at 2.26.19 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-08-at-7-10-40-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-08 at 7.10.40 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-08-at-7-09-25-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-08 at 7.09.25 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-08-at-7-07-53-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-08 at 7.07.53 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-08-at-7-00-17-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-08 at 7.00.17 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-08-at-6-59-29-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-08 at 6.59.29 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-08-at-6-58-03-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-08 at 6.58.03 AMYup. That's about it.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-08-at-6-56-54-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-08 at 6.56.54 AMI never saw the movie. But I can relate.2014-12-08T21:37:33+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/10/16/welcome-to-my-town/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10606388_2552355166796_1402475489072112245_n-11.jpg10606388_2552355166796_1402475489072112245_n (1)https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/screen-shot-2014-10-16-at-1-45-53-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-10-16 at 1.45.53 PMCommercial Street in Emporia, Kansas2014-12-08T20:22:43+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/11/06/10-ingredients-to-the-small-town-survival-kit/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/20141106_145135.jpgMy guitarHaven't named this one yet. Ideas?https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/boots.jpgBeware of spurs!Courtesy photohttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1017743_933034203376570_2756349376632646748_n.jpgThe Paddywagon and MeTaken at Revolve in Kansas Cityhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/397480_2591887235073_789915722834979410_n1.jpg397480_2591887235073_789915722834979410_nhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/gazette.jpgThe Emporia Gazette517 Merchant Street, Emporia2014-12-08T20:22:35+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/11/12/why-gilmore-girls-stars-hollow-is-and-isnt-like-emporia/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-12-at-8-10-04-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-12 at 8.10.04 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-12-at-7-39-34-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-12 at 7.39.34 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-12-at-7-33-28-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-12 at 7.33.28 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-12-at-7-32-31-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-12 at 7.32.31 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-12-at-7-30-50-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-12 at 7.30.50 AMThis is Stars Hollow, not Emporia.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-12-at-7-35-54-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-12 at 7.35.54 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-12-at-7-29-45-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-12 at 7.29.45 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-12-at-7-29-08-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-12 at 7.29.08 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-12-at-7-28-13-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-12 at 7.28.13 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-12-at-7-27-12-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-12 at 7.27.12 AM2014-12-08T20:22:17+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/11/27/the-thanks-list/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/lights2.jpglights2Like this lamppost...symbolism and stuff!https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/my-street1.jpgmy street1https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-27-at-9-14-24-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-27 at 9.14.24 AMWhy oh why was I sick on Bacon Day?https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-27-at-9-13-42-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-27 at 9.13.42 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-27-at-9-13-22-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-27 at 9.13.22 AMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-27-at-9-12-28-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-27 at 9.12.28 AMI know, Mel. I know.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-27-at-9-11-47-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-27 at 9.11.47 AMYer a wizard, Harry!2014-11-30T02:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/11/25/the-dinosaur-bunnies-and-psychology-of-internet-shopping/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-25-at-8-00-11-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-25 at 8.00.11 PMAre rich people too classy for bouncy houses? I'm not.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-25-at-7-58-08-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-25 at 7.58.08 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-25-at-7-44-39-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-25 at 7.44.39 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-25-at-7-36-31-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-25 at 7.36.31 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-25-at-7-02-38-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-25 at 7.02.38 PMSo worth the $12!https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-25-at-7-01-36-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-25 at 7.01.36 PMDang bunnies.2014-11-26T03:49:40+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/11/21/how-to-drink-like-a-small-town-journalist/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-21-at-9-50-57-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-21 at 9.50.57 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-21-at-9-46-44-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-21 at 9.46.44 PMThe winner of every journalism drinking game! I don't know how he does it!https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-21-at-9-45-58-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-21 at 9.45.58 PMYou're a cool cat, sir.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-21-at-9-37-26-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-21 at 9.37.26 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-21-at-8-40-04-pm1.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-21 at 8.40.04 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-21-at-9-31-11-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-21 at 9.31.11 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-21-at-9-30-45-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-21 at 9.30.45 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-21-at-9-27-59-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-21 at 9.27.59 PMhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-21-at-8-42-14-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-21 at 8.42.14 PMThis is what some of us see in the mirror.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-21-at-8-40-04-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-21 at 8.40.04 PM2014-11-22T14:22:17+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/11/19/how-i-accidentally-killed-every-pet-ive-had/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-19-at-7-36-28-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-19 at 7.36.28 AMMy cat and me, from the future.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/weird-fish.pngweird fishhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/mouse.pngmouseNow that I'm older, I don't get why mice were so cute to 8-year-old me.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hamster.pnghamsterThis is probably what Jenny felt like as she held on for dear life.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/guinea-pig.pngguinea pigTeddy looked something like this. What a cutie. Sniff.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cute-cat.pngcute catMy future cat will look exactly like this.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/andre.pngAndre the Giant2014-11-19T13:42:59+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/11/16/life-in-between/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-15-at-11-05-12-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-15 at 11.05.12 PMWe miss you.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-15-at-11-02-34-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-15 at 11.02.34 PMOh I love Oreos. Maybe I'll go buy some in my underwear.https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-15-at-10-59-50-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-15 at 10.59.50 PMOssian's Cave, Stuart L., Creative Commons2014-11-16T05:14:17+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/2014/11/09/the-six-people-you-meet-on-a-small-town-sidewalk/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-08-at-10-29-27-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-11-08 at 10.29.27 AM2014-11-09T19:31:43+00:00monthlyhttps://smalltownfieldguide.com/about/https://smalltownfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/me.jpgKathleenI'm a journalist in Emporia, Kansas.2014-11-08T16:37:26+00:00weekly0.6https://smalltownfieldguide.comdaily1.02015-02-27T16:01:21+00:00