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Their To-Do List was a mountain to be
conquered, the task ahead taking them away
from their hometown and families. Being always
aware of just how precious their time with loved
ones is, it was excruciating for them to be
separated from their loved ones by so many
miles while working on this project. There was
blood, sweat and tears, but there was also the
forming of new bonds and the strengthening of
existing ones. As sisters are often wont to do,
they celebrated their relationship by getting new
symbolic tattoos together, marking the serious nature of the path before them. The two met so many
lovely, interesting people doing amazing things along the way, that they soon had a new little type of family forming.
Crossroads View
The sisters came to know and love Topeka, their new friends and favorite haunts; a slice of the most uniquely charming Americana heartland vibe these two well-traveled gals had experienced. They certainly enjoyed trying out all the various restaurants, coffee offerings, and shopping about town. One sister developed an incurable addiction for cheap-vintage- reproduction-but-hey-its-classy antiques and took an oddity collection obsession to a whole
new level. The other sister appreciated the convenience and variety found at a local store chain geared towards consenting adult activities (wink-wink), picking up those occasional treats for her wife, and of course, self. Though they were tired in their downtime, the sisters still delighted in exploring Topeka together and making note of their discoveries.
Before
BEFORE
A drive down 10th Street will take you past Topeka High School. Built in 1871, the architecture of this structure is striking, and brings with it a sense of nostalgia, sock hops, and impressive slicked-back pompadours, or so the sisters say. The presence of the Capitol building is a powerful backdrop throughout much of Topeka. It’s a reminder that our Civil Liberties are being tested and our futures depend on what goes on inside this giant domed architectural marvel. Topeka is home to the Supreme Court decision of Brown vs Board of Education, this historic site speaks to the continued struggle facing people of color, some 89 years after the end of the Civil War. Just a short 20-minute drive away, lie historic towns like Lawrence and LeCompton, which held important roles in the Civil War; these sites serve as a reminder of what our future must never be, and the sisters know it is our duty and obligation to ensure it will never return to the past.
Topeka Capitol Building
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