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The Path to The Good Life
Ashley Smith Ashley Smith

The Path to The Good Life

I love First Fridays in Kansas City. My favorite neighborhood, the Crossroads, comes alive with crowds of people wandering the streets, dipping into open-late art galleries, exploring the wares of local makers and vendors, and being serenaded by street musicians.  

The magic of First Fridays, though, is stumbling across unexpected surprises. I’ve encountered fire dancers, secret concerts, and a 7-foot snake in an alley, which, of course, I had to hold.

These evenings are built for exploration, letting go of any demands for the night and allowing the experience to unfold as it sees fit, at least the way I like to approach it.

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