Flying back to New York after a lovely weekend in the Ozarks.  I watched my oldest friend from high school get married and showed my girlfriend  fantastic things the midwest has to offer, like Andy’s Frozen Yogurt, and Walmart.

My mother dug out some old pictures and apparently I was blonde once.  Who knew?

Dustin Farris Kindergarten Picture

I have to say I really appreciate the warm upbringing Missouri gave me.  I think our perspective on the world is significantly shaped by the environment we grow up in.