All Roads Lead Home by Kim McCully-Mobley
The Ozarks is a region with a rich history, colorful people and a tenacity in spirit that remains unmatched. This platform will be used to help preserve, promote and protect our stories, our traditions, our passions and the personalities of the people we serve. We all know, at the end of the day, All Roads Lead Home.
Episodes
109 episodes
Sometimes It's Important To Just Take A Hike
A couple of weeks ago, a friend took me to show me a local treasure--full of history, nature and a few surprises.The Lakeside Forest Wilderness is nestled in the heart of Branson with over 140 acres of natural beauty and over five miles...
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Holding Fast In 2025
Every January gives us time to pause, reflect, change, grow and move forward with intention and purpose.Some folks I know are moving into the new year with heavy hearts due to illness, death, grief or pondering the unknown.
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I've Got A Secret...Sort Of
If you know me at all, you know I often march to the beat of a different drummer. Sometimes it doesn't look like marching at all, but that's another story.I like disco dancing, crazy socks, Zane Grey first editions, mud puddles, pretty ...
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Up On The Housetop, Reindeer Paws....
I love everything about Christmas.They have always been magical to me.I love thinking about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the wonder of how Santa Claus can possibly make it down all those chimneys in just one night!
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Anthony Finzo Is Good For Aurora
Earlier this month, a young and energetic man strolled into my classroom at my invitation. He is the new recreation center director---Anthony Finzo.He has been on the job about six months and is anxious for the new $12 million facility ...
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My Love Affair With The Ozarks
This week's podcast is a little long.Bear with me. I created an oral review of a recent article I wrote that was published in the Fall/Winter Edition of Ozarks Watch.It answers some questions about the Ozarks, its history, why i...
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Happy 100th Birthday, Mama (Wish You Were Still Here)
Here's a little tribute to my Mama--Ina Faye McMorris Estes. She would have turned 100 years old today--November 27th, 2024.She has been gone a while, but her legacy of love, hope, faith and kindness remains behind today.I am ki...
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The Sheer Magic of Pie
Pie became a staple of American prosperity in the 1950s after Word War II.It has a unique and colorful history and has shown up in literature quite often.One of my favorite songs is "American Pie" by Don McLean. It is long and i...
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Paying Tribute To Honor, Sacrifice & Service
We celebrated our heritage, patriotism and people quite nicely on Saturday, November 9th, at the Aurora Houn' Dawg Alumni & Outreach Center.We dedicated our two most recent mural panels--that are perched on the north side of the Alu...
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Hometown Partners Giving Circle Launches Its 2nd Campaign
https://cfozarks.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=10504Click on that link.It will take you to the Hometown Partners Giving Circle Fund w...
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Freedom, Sacrifice & Service
We will be dedicating our two newest murals at the Aurora Houn' Dawg Alumni & Outreach Center on Saturday, November 9th.We have tricycle races, food trucks, live entertainment, booths and a silent auction on tap for the day. You won...
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Autumn Splendor Paves The Way For That Magic Hour
I love the changing of the seasons in the Ozarks. I love the hot sun in the summer and the snowflakes being caught on my tongue in the winter. I love snuggling under the covers and sticking my head out to drink some hot chocolate.I love...
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Casting Your Cares Upon The Lord
I took a few minutes to share my devotion with you today on my podcast. I think most everyone I know is dealing with something. A couple of verses popped up about turning things over to God today as I was praying and working on some journaling....
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Welcoming Those 1999 Hall of Famers Back Home
Coach Pat Woods and his 1999 brigade of Class 3 District 10 Champions will be inducted into the 2024 Aurora Houn' Dawg Hall of Fame Class next Friday, October 25th, at Kelley Field.Also included in the ceremonies will be Jane Baker and ...
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Happy Birthday To An Aurora Legend
Here's a little extra PODCAST POPUP for the week as my longtime pal, Ralph Lauffer, is celebrating a milestone of a birthday.He is a die-hard Houn' Dawg with a big heart.I am proud to call him my friend.Join me in wishin...
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It's Beginning To Feel Like Homecoming
We have been celebrating Homecoming Week this week at Aurora High School. If you know me at all---you know that I love/love/love everything there is about being a Houn' Dawg. I hope I never outgrow it. Being a Houn' Dawg is a pretty cool thing ...
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Stayin' Alive With 45 Years Worth Of Memories
The 1970s had the best cars, the best hair and the best music. I just can't believe it's been 45 years since we graduated from Aurora High School. I close my eyes and it seems like yesterday that I was stomping through the halls in my overalls ...
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I Can't Drive 55--But I Did Make It Home In Time To See the Kids From 1980
Here's my tribute to the Aurora High School Class of 1980, who gathered in Aurora earlier this month to welcome themselves to the land of Social Security. Here's another trip down memory lane for the kids from 1980. The years have flown by; but...
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Pat Woods: Don't Forget Who You Are
Aurora Coach Pat Woods and his 1999 State Champs will be honored on October 25th at Kelley Field. They are the 2024 Class for the Aurora Houn' Dawg Hall of Fame. I was able to spend part of an afternoon with Coach Woods a couple of ...
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The Ozarks...So Rich In Its Heritage...So Colorful In Her People
As a storyteller, writer and longtime folklorist, I have been blessed to be asked to write and talk about this region called the Ozarks. New audiences want to hear the stories. Old audiences want to know more. Others are...
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You Ain't Nothin' But A Houn' Dawg--And That's A Good Thing
We take some time this week to revisit the legends and stories of our favorite Aurora, Missouri Mascot---that beloved spotted Houn' Dawg. The tale goes back well over 100 years and involves grit, spunk, tenacity and a few come from behind surpr...
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Cheers To My Favorite Irishman...I Still Miss You
Jim Sawyer was a colleague and a friend for years back in my hard-hitting journalism days. I learned a great deal from him. He has been gone 21 years and I always reflect on him when September rolls around. He was strong, kind, brilliant and lo...
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You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup
It's true. You can' pour from an empty cup. You also can't really love others the way they deserve until you learn to love yourself.I wish I had learned those things earlier in life. But, at least I finally learned them. After...
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