When Franklin Peugeot left his home in Paris in the late 1800s and emigrated to America to manage a cotton plantation, he didn't intend to start a familial business lineage focused on customer care. But that's what occurred—and Roger the Plumber is the latest and perhaps best-known person in that line.
Today, at 66, Roger Peugeot has a three-years-and-out plan that he probably won't succeed in implementing, and is still in the thick of a business that has served Johnson County residents for 60 years this month. His customers and his employees are very glad.
Peugeot talked with The Best Times at his shop, at 7723 W. 81st St. in Overland Park... [ READ MORE ]
Today, at 66, Roger Peugeot has a three-years-and-out plan that he probably won't succeed in implementing, and is still in the thick of a business that has served Johnson County residents for 60 years this month. His customers and his employees are very glad.
Peugeot talked with The Best Times at his shop, at 7723 W. 81st St. in Overland Park... [ READ MORE ]
Is sleep a big challenge?
You're not alone—and there's help
You're not alone—and there's help
Many seniors have trouble with sleep.
A study of adults older than 65 found that 13 percent of men and 36 percent of women take more than 30 minutes to fall asleep. Other seniors complain about frequent waking during the night, sleeping too lightly, waking early without feeling rested, an urge to go to bed in the early evening, being tired in the daytime, and needing naps... [ READ MORE ]
A study of adults older than 65 found that 13 percent of men and 36 percent of women take more than 30 minutes to fall asleep. Other seniors complain about frequent waking during the night, sleeping too lightly, waking early without feeling rested, an urge to go to bed in the early evening, being tired in the daytime, and needing naps... [ READ MORE ]
The 'Over the Pill Gang': Childhood bonds remain treasures
Back in kindergarten at Overland Park Primary School, seven little girls hit it off. Childhood friendships like theirs are common; so are vows to be "best friends forever." But those seven girls, and four more they "picked up along the way," are even more tightly bonded nearly 60 years later, and the bonds keep deepening. That's the story of the "Over the Pill Gang."
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Back-to-school season needn't pass seniors by
Lifelong learning opportunities abound in the Kansas City metro
Lifelong learning opportunities abound in the Kansas City metro
It's back-to-school time for the kids, but we all benefit from being lifelong learners. Learning keeps us current, teaches us new skills, offers us an environment to exchange ideas and expand our horizons, and keeps us active as we meet interesting people and make new connections.
As the grandkids get ready to return to the classroom, consider starting your own adventure in learning with these opportunities in the Kansas City area... [ READ MORE ]
As the grandkids get ready to return to the classroom, consider starting your own adventure in learning with these opportunities in the Kansas City area... [ READ MORE ]
