Jeff Kessinger
@jkessingersgf.bsky.social
Reader Engagement Editor, Springfield Daily Citizen | #OldHead | he/him/his | Opinions my own
This is such a good day. It’s Victoria day. She’s 25 now, a whole quarter-century. She is fierce and brave and soft and loving and I wish the whole world could meet her. Thank you for being your inimitable self. Thank you for letting me be your dad. I love you infinitely.
November 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
This is such a good day. It’s Victoria day. She’s 25 now, a whole quarter-century. She is fierce and brave and soft and loving and I wish the whole world could meet her. Thank you for being your inimitable self. Thank you for letting me be your dad. I love you infinitely.
I was voter No. 57 at my polling place, which had been open for 8.5 hours. Just abysmal turnout. Don’t give away your power! Vote!
November 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I was voter No. 57 at my polling place, which had been open for 8.5 hours. Just abysmal turnout. Don’t give away your power! Vote!
I don’t usually dress up for Halloween, but this year I was feeling like a little stinker. 🦨
October 31, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I don’t usually dress up for Halloween, but this year I was feeling like a little stinker. 🦨
We did it, babies. We made it to Winter Grind season!
October 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
We did it, babies. We made it to Winter Grind season!
From the inbox: A poll says Springfield's National Cemetery is the scariest graveyard in Missouri. "Civil War soldiers from both sides rest here, and legend says visitors sometimes hear murmured voices that sound like men swapping watch duty."
October 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
From the inbox: A poll says Springfield's National Cemetery is the scariest graveyard in Missouri. "Civil War soldiers from both sides rest here, and legend says visitors sometimes hear murmured voices that sound like men swapping watch duty."
I am no longer on vacation.
October 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I am no longer on vacation.
I felt so honored to be invited to a preview of Queen City Shakespeare Co.’s Shakespeare on Tap: Romeo & Julie-ale. I’m still laughing. There aren’t many tickets left for this fundraiser, so if you’ve been considering it, you’d better add to cart now.
October 16, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I felt so honored to be invited to a preview of Queen City Shakespeare Co.’s Shakespeare on Tap: Romeo & Julie-ale. I’m still laughing. There aren’t many tickets left for this fundraiser, so if you’ve been considering it, you’d better add to cart now.
I am on vacation.
October 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I am on vacation.
I had so much fun meeting Andrea Copeland and Lori Casey from I Love Springfield, MO! And learning about the 2025-2026 Ozarks Coffee Trail. There are 40 stops and some cool prizes. I’m looking forward to visiting some old favorites and trying out new spots!
October 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I had so much fun meeting Andrea Copeland and Lori Casey from I Love Springfield, MO! And learning about the 2025-2026 Ozarks Coffee Trail. There are 40 stops and some cool prizes. I’m looking forward to visiting some old favorites and trying out new spots!
Tailgate prep is underway outside Plaster Stadium. Tents are going up.
September 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Tailgate prep is underway outside Plaster Stadium. Tents are going up.
Fake mustache night at Hammons Field. These bad boys got us free Springfield Cardinals tickets. Excited to see Hancel Rincon pitch!
August 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Fake mustache night at Hammons Field. These bad boys got us free Springfield Cardinals tickets. Excited to see Hancel Rincon pitch!
There’s action on the turf at Plaster Stadium this morning. We’re two days away from August and football is back in August. Hang in there, babies!
July 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
There’s action on the turf at Plaster Stadium this morning. We’re two days away from August and football is back in August. Hang in there, babies!
I am always blown away by the transformations High Tide Theatrical pulls in the Lightroom Lounge as it turns over from one production to another, and this one is particularly jaw-dropping. Getting ready for a story on “Into The Woods” for the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social.
July 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I am always blown away by the transformations High Tide Theatrical pulls in the Lightroom Lounge as it turns over from one production to another, and this one is particularly jaw-dropping. Getting ready for a story on “Into The Woods” for the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social.
This wall in downtown Springfield has been BEGGING for a mural. I’ll have exciting news on that front later this week in the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social.
July 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This wall in downtown Springfield has been BEGGING for a mural. I’ll have exciting news on that front later this week in the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social.
I met a fashion designer today! I had a great chat with Carlea Badolian and can’t wait to tell you the story of Carl’s Bad Designs in the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social…and how you can take classes from her soon.
July 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I met a fashion designer today! I had a great chat with Carlea Badolian and can’t wait to tell you the story of Carl’s Bad Designs in the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social…and how you can take classes from her soon.
It’s a big weekend for SGF theatre lovers — and exclamation points. “Disaster!” debuts at Springfield Contemporary Theatre and “Oklahoma!” opens at Springfield Little Theatre. I’ll tell you more soon in the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social.
June 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
It’s a big weekend for SGF theatre lovers — and exclamation points. “Disaster!” debuts at Springfield Contemporary Theatre and “Oklahoma!” opens at Springfield Little Theatre. I’ll tell you more soon in the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social.
They had to call in the big crane to install the new LED lights at Plaster. MO State’s first FBS season kicks off in just about three months.
May 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
They had to call in the big crane to install the new LED lights at Plaster. MO State’s first FBS season kicks off in just about three months.
I got a sneak preview of “Hair” at High Tide Theatrical and the talent inside the Lightroom Lounge is incredible again. This show is a high-energy experience. If you don’t have tickets you’d better hurry. I’ll have a story soon for the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social.
May 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I got a sneak preview of “Hair” at High Tide Theatrical and the talent inside the Lightroom Lounge is incredible again. This show is a high-energy experience. If you don’t have tickets you’d better hurry. I’ll have a story soon for the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social.
Ten years of Romey Thomas and Finnegan Jewell. Went by in a flash. They’re the best boys and I’m so lucky to be their dad.
May 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Ten years of Romey Thomas and Finnegan Jewell. Went by in a flash. They’re the best boys and I’m so lucky to be their dad.
That Bruce Stidham photo for the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social is... 😮💨
May 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
That Bruce Stidham photo for the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social is... 😮💨
Working on a story about Sculpture Walk Springfield for the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social and figured this would be a good time to remind you the 10th collection has been installed. New sculptures! Old sculptures in new places! Check it out!
May 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Working on a story about Sculpture Walk Springfield for the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social and figured this would be a good time to remind you the 10th collection has been installed. New sculptures! Old sculptures in new places! Check it out!
Dropped off free tickets to a sneak preview of Springfield Little Theatre’s “The Little Mermaid” for some @sgfcitizen.bsky.social readers. I have giveaways planned for May and June so this would be a good time to sign up for SGF A.M. so you’re in the loop!
April 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Dropped off free tickets to a sneak preview of Springfield Little Theatre’s “The Little Mermaid” for some @sgfcitizen.bsky.social readers. I have giveaways planned for May and June so this would be a good time to sign up for SGF A.M. so you’re in the loop!
Spending time with Springfield Contemporary Theatre as it prepares to open “POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive.” The farce debuted on Broadway in 2022 and this is the first time it’s being staged in Missouri. Story soon for the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social.
April 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Spending time with Springfield Contemporary Theatre as it prepares to open “POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive.” The farce debuted on Broadway in 2022 and this is the first time it’s being staged in Missouri. Story soon for the @sgfcitizen.bsky.social.