Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week. An honor well deserved? Or a mistake on the part of Missouri lawmakers?
Rush Limbaugh, the controversial conservative commentator, was enshrined into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week, sparking controversy across the state and country on whether Limbaugh should be worth of such an honor. Limbaugh's name now sits amongst such famous Missourians as Mark Twain, Dred Scott, Jack Buck and Stan Musial. According to the St. Louis Beacon, Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley gave reporters less than a half-hour’s notice of the ceremony. From the Beacon: Tilley’s decision to honor Limbaugh, a Cape Girardeau native, has sparked opposition from Democrats and progressives because of Limbaugh’s often strong words when he talks about people with whom he disagrees. Limbaugh’s bust will be placed in the Capitol’s Hall …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Pepper is a 2-year-old pocket Pit, and a darn cute one at that!
The whole “do as I say, not as I do” thing doesn’t fly with me. Therefore, if I suggest that people do something, then expect that I am doing the same. With that being said, I had no real intention of fostering. After all, I’m a busy gal with two pooches of my own. I can be full of excuses when I want to be. Nonetheless, last Tuesday I was reminded that I need to lead by example - so meet my new foster pup, Pepper! At first glance I thought Pepper was a puppy - she is only 35 pounds and full of energy. Once I got the sheet with all of her information, however, I realized that she is 2 years old - she’s a pocket Pit, and a darn cute one at that! Within an hour of picking up Pepper from Stray Rescue and taking her to The Watering Bowl, I …
Local farmers’ market vendors say that the fruits and veggies they grow are superior to grocery store produce for many reasons.
Do you buy the freshest produce possible? According to many area farmers, the fruits and vegetables you buy at the grocery store may not be as fresh as you think. With farmers' markets open now (or about to open) around the St. Louis area, including Wentzville, Lake Saint Louis, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Clayton, Ellisville, Wildwood, Arnold and elsewhere, we wanted to talk a little about what "fresh" means to you. Tim Hess, owner of Silent Oaks farm and a vendor at several area farmers’ markets, told Patch that most of the produce sold in local grocery stores comes from Calfornia or Florida, areas where many farms are staffed by migrant workers. “It’s a long trail and at the end of the trail you’ll find that migrant Mexican workers do …
Monday, May 14, 2012
When a virus hits, this family stops. And maybe Mom even enjoys the break a little.
This week did not go as planned. No matter how well I fill out our family’s weekly planner, mentally prepare for the easy meals we will need for busy nights and make my to-do lists, no preparation can compete with the stomach flu. And I had big plans. Between writing assignments when my 2-year-old was napping, I was determined to make my way around my son’s bedroom this week, slowly but surely, with a can of gray-blue paint. We also had contractors coming over to bid on projects and play dates scheduled for nearly every morning. All that changed on Tuesday at 3:30 a.m. My 5-year-old ran in my room to inform me that my 2-year-old needed help, right away. We all know what that means: bleary-eyed bath time and a change of sheets and pjs, as …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Submitted by State Representative Marsha Haefner, District 100
A recent blog post in this publication referenced a vote taken in the Missouri House of Representatives that eliminates public funding for the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life, as well as any other public entities that utilize public funds for political activity. Currently the University of Missouri-St. Louis spends $300,000 for the Sue Shear Institute. It is not a college class and many of their courses are not limited to students who attend UMSL. By the way, an article in the Kansas City Star reported the University of Missouri system will raise tuition 3 percent on average, will forgo “badly needed” repairs, has a system wide shortage in excess of $47 million dollars, and may eliminate 200 full time jobs. As your State …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Sendak has died at age 83. Tell us your memories of reading his books—especially "Where the Wild Things Are."
My two children are well above the age when they'd sit still for their mother and father reading a book to them. It won't be that many years before they have their own children. They'll be doing the reading. And I have no doubt that Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" will be among the books they crack open and recite. On Tuesday, we learned that the author of perhaps one of the most famous children's books of all time had died at the age of 83. The New York Times' report said the author had died from complications after a recent stroke. Writers have lauded Sendak's worth, but in particular his ability to craft children's stories out of what might have been considered "untraditional" — monsters "roaring their terrible roars" and "…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
This 2-year-old Lab mix is a cutie.
Corey had the time of his life at The Watering Bowl last Monday! He strutted around the play area with comfort and ease. He also had a big smile on his face, and his tail wagged the entire day. This 2-year-old Lab mix has still got some pup left in him, but there doesn't seem to be a mean bone in his body—all he wants to do is play! Corey was stoked to get out of the shelter for the day. He practically dragged TWB employee to her car. On the way to TWB, he had his head out the back window as if he didn't have a care in the world; he was living the life. The party continued once he got to The Watering Bowl. Mr. Personality was a bit taken aback by all the dogs at TWB. However, all of them greeted him kindly, and within minutes, Corey was …
Monday, May 7, 2012
A Mehlville mom wonders how to celebrate all generations on Mother's Day.
My friends have heard me say it: Mother’s Day is inherently flawed. I loved this day as a kid. I loved making my mom the latest in a series of “Number One Mom” construction paper crafts from Highlights magazine. It was fun tearing the kitchen apart just trying to make toast and tea for breakfast in bed while I’m sure she squirmed in her room to hear the dishes clashing loudly on the counter. When my husband Jason and I got married, I could already see a hairline crack creeping into this holiday. We each had to figure out how to honor our own moms after church, with both of us having genuine appreciation for our mothers-in-law, too. Usually we just ran to both places, located about 30 minutes apart in Oakville and Creve Coeur. Not a big …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
This 2-year-old Terrier mix would make a great addition to any guy.
Brangus may be a brawny, muscular boy, but deep down, he is nothing but a sweet teddy bear. He aims to please his people, and that smile of his usually does the trick. Not much is known about Brangus's past, but it is obvious that this 2-year-old boy's life was rough before he came to Stray Rescue. Someone found an injured Brangus roaming the streets tired and alone. Although he was in a great deal of pain, Brangus had no apprehension about letting someone rescue him. This choice changed his life forever. Thank goodness for people that take action. It is easy to turn a blind eye and pretend that animals aren't suffering in the St. Louis area. However, nothing will change unless people take a stand against the abuse and neglect. Go to …
Monday, April 30, 2012
A Mehlville mom talks to a D.A.R.E. officer for advice.
The image most parents have when they worry about their kids using drugs usually involves something dark and sinister, like a back-alley exchange or kids hovering in a corner at a party. The reality might be something much different. Prescription painkillers are a popular choice for misuse among youth because they are so readily available at home. Even if a kid’s own parents don’t have painkillers in their own medicine cabinets, it’s easy to find a friend or a grandparent who stocks them. What parents want to know, however, is how to keep their kids from getting into the medicine cabinet or buying these drugs from a friend. To get some information about preventing the misuse of prescription drugs, I called Officer Kathy Kelly, an …
donna
2:21 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
A BIG NOOOOOOOOOOO, he is not worthy of it, who thought of this any way? more ›