Author

Elaine Garrison

Journalist

Elaine Garrison is a writer and copy editor living in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a communications specialist for the Community of Christ in Independence, Missouri. She worked for the Kansas City Star for 16 years, including a stint as the faith section editor. Her Twitter handle is @e_garris.

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