Rebuilding life after personal loss inspires book
Kris Munsch rebuilt his life after the death of his 16-year-old son Blake in 2005. He sold his three Hays businesses and large house, moved to Manhattan with his wife and her son, then gradually recovered. He now teaches in Bonner Springs and has published The Birdhouse Project about healing through rebuilding life.
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Snowbound memories fade as spring hope grows
Patrick Murphy of Columbus Neb recalls a severe midwinter storm that buried yards, blocked paths, and delayed travel. He notes the Christmas decorations lingering, the chores clearing a snowed‑in driveway, and a wish for spring while comparing childhood snow days to adult inconveniences and reflecting on memories.
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