True, true. I’m the last street in Greene County this direction so they’ve got me hooked for taxes.

Check out UPS. They’ve got benefits for part-time employees. As does Starbucks.

Rules have changed. You now can’t check a bag unless you’re there 45 minutes in advance.

Well that sounds frustrating. I think I’m straddling the line in a similar way.

Thank you for the link! I couldn’t get details on the site but called Jeff City. I have more questions than answers now. My polling place potentially has both Greene and Webster ballots and I’ve been getting Webster by default. I’ll have to sort it out next election and contact Greene County if a Greene County ballot isn’t available at my polling place.

I’ve not experienced a great one in town. If you like smash burger style, try Lindbergh’s. Otherwise, try WF Cody’s.

Art museum, Wonders of Wildlife, History Museum, flea marketing are a few that come to mind.

As bad as it may be, Campbell and Glenstone are worse. If I’m driving the length of town and need to be mid-town, I’ll always take National.

Remote work is where it’s at. I’ll never work for a Springfield-based company again cause they all get away with paying shit.

I’ll check that out, thank you!

I am a huge NPR fan. And that’s great too know, it does sound like a good deal. Galloway Station has shit food so we’ve stopped eating there on trivia nights. I’d much prefer SBC food. I assume it’s $20/person?

I was wondering this too cause I checked their Facebook page and every week had a movie or TV era/topic listed. I was worried it was all movies and TV which wouldn’t be good for our group.

Good to know, I’ll look into it!

I sure do miss Payton Alley. I’ve heard of the KSMU fundraiser trivia nights. I get it’s charity but it’s hard for me to pay for trivia when there’s free options.

Thanks for the info! Do you know how many people they allow on a team?

Jose Locos. They’ve put a creamy chipotle sauce on them that’s divine.

The family lawyered up before the business owner did.

I’ve had luck at:

Timeless Treasures Flea Market on W Kearney

Thrift Haven at Glenstone & Meadowmere. They’ve got a giant back room with furniture that’s reasonably priced.

Blind Community Thrift Store on N Kansas Expwy

CA Thrift in Nixa.

I grew up in the area, attended various churches at my mom’s demand but mostly Southern Baptist. I was very serious about my faith, involved in a music ministry and church bands for many years. Long story short, attending AA began my deconstruction process around 2016. I “came out” to my family as a non-believer via letter in 2020. I’m still working through the emotional and mental trauma of my religious upbringing. I’m often disgusted by the Evangelical Christianity of my family and folks in the area. I have zero interest in a church family or a replacement for my former Christian life/beliefs. I do however miss this type of community, in general, and have longed to find others in a similar position in this area too.

Some of the resources I turned to while deconstructing: The Life After Podcast by Brady Hardin and Chuck ? Exvangelical - podcast by Blake Chastain Straight White American Jesus - podcast by Bradly Onishi & Daniel Miller

There’s a Recovering from Religion-Springfield, MO Meetup group. They used to meet at Big Momma’s pre-covid. Not sure if they’ve gone back to in-person. I’ve never had the chance to attend their meetups so can’t speak to the people or quality.

I’d be interested in gathering with other likeminded individuals, if you end up putting something together.