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2017 Year in Review
As the year draws to a close, I always like to take a few moments to reflect on all my experiences over the past 12 months. As with most...

Amanda Davis
Dec 30, 20178 min read


Yes! Lawrence
Last week, a group of friends from across Lawrence, Kansas gathered in the Warehouse Arts District to talk about forming a new community...

Amanda Davis
Dec 20, 20173 min read


My Favorite Books of 2017
I LOVE to get book recommendations from friends! It wasn’t that many years ago when I found it difficult to find time to do any reading...

Amanda Davis
Dec 18, 20174 min read


Banning Airbnb in Lawrence, Kansas???
Tomorrow evening, the City Commission of Lawrence, Kansas will discuss short term rentals in the city. I have some very strong feelings...

Amanda Davis
Nov 14, 20173 min read


Managing a Multi-State Project with a Cadre of Technology Tools
A Conference Call In Real Life” parody video and seen all their own conference call experiences flash before their eyes? The ability to...

Amanda Davis
Nov 5, 20175 min read


How to Experience New Orleans Like a Local
One of the favorite parts of traveling for Josh and I is trying to experience every place we visit as if we were a local. Because Josh...

Amanda Davis
Feb 16, 20173 min read


The impact of a hurricane: One person’s experience with Hurricane Katrina
Author’s Note: This is an article I wrote for an assignment in my Master’s program. It ended up being three times as long as it needed...

Amanda Davis
Feb 12, 20177 min read


The First Five Days of the Next Four Years
This is a letter I am planning to send to my representatives in Congress tomorrow, but I wanted to share it here in case it’s helpful to...

Amanda Davis
Jan 25, 20179 min read


The Last Day with President Obama
On this day, the last day of the Presidency of Barack Obama, I want to reflect on what the last eight years have meant to someone who...

Amanda Davis
Jan 19, 20175 min read


Getting Started as a Guest with Airbnb
My First Airbnb Experience For someone from the Midwest, my experience with Airbnb started out pretty spectacularly. My parents, husband,...

Amanda Davis
Jan 17, 20178 min read
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